Hazards Crossword

2. Refers to the non-living parts of an environment
3. This is the third step that occurs after a disaster strikes, eg. new rules
4. This refers to the sphere of Earth where all living things are classified
7. 1 of the 4 elements of the risk assessment matrix which involves the distance from the hazard
8. This term refers to the sphere of Earth which means all the water
10. This is the first step that occurs after a disaster strikes
11. When looking at the different vulnerabilities between rich, poor or educated people, this is known as...
12. This sphere of the Earth is to do with Earth's surface
14. The amount of damages i.e injuries, property, that occurs
15. Refers to the process of reducing the risk of hazards in the future
17. Young and old people are the demographic group at the highest __________ to disasters
19. This classification of a hazard is to do with the lithosphere
20. 1 of the 4 elements of the risk assessment matrix to do with the strength of the hazard

1. How well communities respond and return to normal after a hazard event
3. Cyclones, storms and tornadoes are all classifications of this type of hazard
4. This refers to both the living and non-living elements together in our natural environment
5. Refers to the living part of the environment
6. Examples of this type of hazard include oil spills, nuclear weapons
8. Is the natural occurrence that has the potential to harm humans and the environment
9. When an event has had significant impact on natural or human environments
13. When looking to explain what has caused the hazard and its relationships, this is known as spatial _________________.
16. What is the second step that occurs after a disaster strikes?
18. How long a hazard or disaster lasts for