
Understanding Hazards
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Geography
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11th Grade
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Thomas Seale
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a hazard?
A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons
A type of insurance policy
A safety measure
A warning sign
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A disaster is:
a natural or man-made event causing significant damage or disruption
a type of weather phenomenon
a planned event for entertainment
a minor inconvenience
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: The risk equation measures the level of hazard risk for an area as risk = (frequency and/or magnitude of hazard × level of vulnerability) / ________.
exposure
population
resources
infrastructure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
List the factors influencing the human impact of natural hazards.
Geographical location, population density, and infrastructure
Only geographical location
Only population density
Only infrastructure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The role of population density in influencing the impact of natural hazards is:
It increases the impact by concentrating more people in vulnerable areas.
It decreases the impact by spreading people out over a larger area.
It has no effect on the impact of natural hazards.
It only affects the impact in urban areas.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How do traditional methods of coping with hazards influence their impact?
Traditional methods reduce the impact of hazards by enhancing preparedness and resilience.
Traditional methods have no effect on the impact of hazards.
Traditional methods increase the impact of hazards by causing confusion.
Traditional methods are outdated and irrelevant in modern times.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The degree of accuracy in predicting the hazard is important because:
it ensures better preparedness and response.
it reduces the cost of insurance.
it increases the frequency of hazards.
it eliminates the need for emergency services.
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