What are environmental hazards? Provide three examples and five effects on mankind.

a) An environmental hazard is a substance, state, or event that has the potential to threaten the natural environment or adversely affect human health. These hazards can be natural or human-made. b) Three examples of environmental hazards are: • Earthquakes • Floods • Pollution (e.g., air pollution, water pollution) c) Five effects of environmental hazards on mankind are: • Loss of life due to direct impact (e.g., drowning in floods, collapse of buildings in earthquakes). • Injury and illness from exposure to hazardous substances, contaminated water, or physical trauma. • Displacement of populations leading to homelessness and refugee crises. • Economic losses through destruction of infrastructure, property, and agricultural land. • Disruption of essential services such as water supply, electricity, and communication networks. Send me the next one 📸