Tropical storms – responses
I can understand the immediate (short-term) and long-term responses to tropical storms.
Tropical storms – responses
I can understand the immediate (short-term) and long-term responses to tropical storms.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- People respond to the effects of tropical storms.
- There are short-term responses to tropical storms.
- There are long-term responses to tropical storms.
Keywords
Response - action taken to address the impacts of a disaster
NGO - non-governmental organisation, e.g. Unicef, who can provide emergency aid and long-term support as a neutral body
Evacuation - the process of moving people from a dangerous place to safety
Emergency aid - immediate assistance and supplies provided to people affected by a disaster
Common misconception
Immediate responses only happen during the tropical storm.
Immediate responses happen before, during and immediately after the storm.
To help you plan your year 10 geography lesson on: Tropical storms – responses, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the basic networks, services and facilities needed for daily life
being more susceptible to the harmful impacts of a natural hazard
a natural or human-made event that poses a threat to people/property
Exit quiz
6 Questions
immediate assistance provided to people in distress during a disaster
the process of moving people from a dangerous place to safety
action taken to address the impacts of a disaster