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  4. Natural Hazards in Australia
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Worksheet

Your local area has been affected by a (fictional) natural hazard. As a reporter for your local newspaper you must prepare a two-page (A3) newspaper feature covering the natural hazard.

Choose one of the following hazards to affect your local area:

  • earthquake
  • severe storm
  • bushfire
  • flood
  • cyclone
  • drought.

Be mindful of the places in Australia where these natural hazards are likely to occur.

The newspaper article must include:

  • general reporting of the natural hazard
  • pictures of the natural hazard (you can either use generic pictures or be creative and photoshop photos of your local area)
  • some background information on how this type of natural hazard happens, including diagrams where necessary
  • impacts of the natural hazard on the local area in relation to:
    • economy
    • environment
    • society
  • comparisons with similar natural hazards in Australia and the rest of the world
  • descriptions of rescue efforts and responses by individuals, groups and governments to help ease the crisis.
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