In this lesson, you will learn about "natural disasters," one of the most important aspects of the natural environment. Rather than simply memorizing terms, you will aim to explain the mechanisms and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Damage from disasters varies not only because of natural phenomena but also because of social vulnerability, including population, land use, and preparedness.
Damage from disasters varies not only because of natural phenomena but also because of social vulnerability, including population, land use, and preparedness.
Important Points
- Check not only the conclusion but also the reasons behind it
- Distinguish similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain how it is different.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.