2.3 - Common Hazards in an Urban Neighbourhood (Express)

2.3 - Common Hazards in an Urban Neighbourhood (Express)

9th - 12th Grade

12 Qs

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2.3 - Common Hazards in an Urban Neighbourhood (Express)

2.3 - Common Hazards in an Urban Neighbourhood (Express)

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Yanjie Luo

Used 10+ times

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Something is considered a hazard only if it causes a loss of life.

True

False

Answer explanation

Not true! A hazard can be something that causes

- damages to health

- property damage

- negative social consequences

- negative economic consequences

It need not cause death to be considered a hazard.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hazards can be natural or man-made.

True

False

Answer explanation

Yes! Natural hazards include earthquakes. Man-made hazards include traffic hazards!

3.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The picture shows the town of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland on 23 January, 1973.

On the picture, click on the correct point which identifies the hazard.

Answer explanation

Yes, the volcano and the hot ashes it expels are the hazards!

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Using the photograph, explain why the volcano is a hazard to the town.

Ensure you dealt with the following aspects:

(1) Loss of lives

(2) Negative Health Impacts

(3) Property damage

(4) Economic Consequences

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Is this a natural or man-made hazard?

Natural Hazard

Man-made hazard

Answer explanation

The danger and damage is caused by natural processes, not humans! Hence, it is a natural hazard.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are some of the common hazards in an urban neighbourhood in Singapore?

(Choose all correct options)

Fire hazards

Air Pollution

Traffic Hazards

Earthquakes

Answer explanation

Earthquakes may be a hazard in some cities like Tokyo, Japan. However, it is not a common hazard in SINGAPORE.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for fire hazards in urban neighbourhoods in Singapore?

Unattended cooking

Faulty electrical applicances and wiring

Candles

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