1. Hazards and disasters

2. Question Explain the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster

3. Question What are the main natural disasters affecting Australia?

4. On a new page, begin a mind map listing the weather related hazards
On a new page, begin a mind map listing the weather related hazards. We will be adding to this later.

5. What are the natural hazards that have potential to impact where you live? What areas are most affected by cyclones ,floods and bushfires Write 3-5 dot points explaining some information that you have been able to learn from this map.

6. Outline the impacts of natural hazards and disasters
Look at the graph. What trend is evident in the number of natural disasters in Australia? Why do you think this is the case?
What are the most common type of disaster?
What is the least common type of disaster?