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Grade 3 Geography: Hazards & Geographic Risk

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1.
a natural event that can harm people, homes, or land, such as a flood or earthquake
2.
the chance that a hazard will affect people in a place because of where and how they live
3.
Answers vary: flood, earthquake, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, drought, volcano
4.
yes — more people may be affected
5.
planning and practicing so people can stay safer when hazards happen
6.
Answers vary: emergency kit, family plan, drills, weather alerts
7.
yes
8.
floods are more likely on low land beside rivers
9.
natural event that can cause harm
10.
chance of harm linked to place and living patterns
11.
flood/earthquake/wildfire/storm
12.
planning and practicing for safety

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