Question
Distinguish between:
(i) Hazards and Disasters
(ii) Aridity and drought
Solution
(i) Hazards and Disasters : Hazards and disasters are closely related and are sometimes synonymous to each other. hazard is a threat while a disaster an event. Natural hazards that cause great loss to human life and economy are called disasters. Changes that affect man adversely are called natural hazards.
(ii) Aridity and drought: Drought can occur in any area regardless of the amount of rainfall the area may receive. It can occur in small pockets or over a large area. Aridity is a permanent condition whereas drought is a temporary situation.
