Geography Day 8

Starter What are the positive effects of using fossil fuels? What are the negative effects of using fossil fuels?

Pollution Devastating Effects of China's Pollution

Natural Hazard vs Natural Disaster A natural hazard is a thing that takes place in nature that can causes harm Ex: Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc. A natural disaster is when a natural hazard affects human life

Hazard: Harm or destruction occurs in nature Disaster: harm and destruction occurs to humans

Natural Hazards in Utah Earthquakes Landslides Radon Gas Floods Drought Lightning Severe Thunderstorms Winter storms Wildfire Avalanche

Article – 5 Ways to Trigger a Natural Disaster Reading: 5 Ways to Trigger a Natural Disaster

Based on the reading, is there any human activity that you think is not worth the risk? Or do you think they are all worth it, in spite of the risks?

Activity: How can we help?

Alternative Energy Solar Wind Water And others!

Computers! Sign a computer out Username: student email First name . Last name @ summitbears.org Captain.America@summitbears.org Password: summit (Student ID #) summit1234 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD YOU NEED TO TELL ME!!!!

Activity Describe your power type, how does it work? Nuclear Wind What impact does it have on the environment? What are its pros (List 3) What are its cons? (List 3) Do you think this energy should be used? Nuclear Wind Solar Water

Physical Geography Quiz Review Map Projections / Distortions Pros and cons of: Mercator Peters Robinson Thematic maps Graduated Symbol Dot Choropleth Cartogram Bad maps! 3 Climate Zones (What is climate?) Cultural Ecology, Cultural Determinism, Possibilism Fossil Fuels How they are made 3 Types of Fossil fuels Who has them, who uses them Natural Hazards Difference between hazard and disaster