Understanding Natural Hazards and Risks

What is the definition of natural hazards according to the video?

• Events that are man-made and hazardous to people

• Events that occur naturally and are hazardous to people

• Events that are always catastrophic

• Events that are preventable

Which type of natural hazard is responsible for the largest number of deaths annually?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Flooding

• Storms

When does a natural event become a hazard?

• When it occurs in a remote area

• When it affects people and their activities

• When it is reported in the news

• When it causes no damage

What are geological hazards?

• Hazards created by the weather and climate

• Hazards that occur in the ocean

• Hazards created on the land

• Hazards that are man-made

Which of the following is an example of a meteorological hazard?

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Storm

• Landslide

What is the primary factor that determines whether a natural event is considered a disaster?

• The size of the event

• The location of the event

• The impact on human life and activities

• The duration of the event

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard mentioned in the video?

• Geological hazards

• Meteorological hazards

• Biological hazards

• Chemical hazards

What is an example of a geological hazard?

• Storm

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Tornado

According to the video, what is necessary to understand about natural hazards?

• The different types and the factors affecting hazard risk

• The history of natural hazards

• The economic impact of natural hazards

• The political implications of natural hazards

If an earthquake occurs in the middle of an empty desert, how is it classified?

• As a disaster

• As a hazard

• As a non-hazardous event

• As a meteorological event