Week 10/Natural Hazards and Disasters Quiz

What is the definition of a natural hazard?

• An event caused by human activity

• A threat of a naturally occurring event that can negatively affect humans

• A disaster that has already occurred

• A naturally occurring event that has no impact on humans

Which of the following is NOT classified as a natural hazard?

• Nuclear Explosion

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

What are geologic hazards primarily associated with?

• Atmospheric processes

• Human activities

• Naturally occurring geological processes

• Biological factors

Which factor increases vulnerability to natural hazards?

• Strong building codes

• High population density

• Early warning systems

• Public education

What is the relationship between natural hazards and human activity?

• Natural hazards only occur in undeveloped areas

• Human activity can increase vulnerability to natural hazards

• Natural hazards are caused by human activity

• Natural hazards have no relation to human activity

What is the purpose of risk assessment?

• To eliminate all hazards

• To assess only human-made disasters

• To determine the probability and impact of hazardous events

• To predict the exact timing of disasters

Which of the following is an anthropogenic hazard?

• Tsunami

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Pollution

What is the main goal of early warning systems?

• To inform the public of imminent dangers

• To predict the exact time of a disaster

• To eliminate the risk of disasters

• To assess the economic impact of disasters

Which of the following is a secondary effect of a natural disaster?

• Loss of habitat due to flooding

• Fires caused by an earthquake

• Flooding caused by a landslide

• Building collapse during an earthquake

How can poverty increase vulnerability to natural hazards?

• By reducing population density

• By improving building codes

• By increasing public awareness

• By leading to poor infrastructure and housing