Distinguishing Natural Hazards from Disasters

The video discusses natural hazards and disasters, explaining that natural hazards are extreme events occurring in nature, while natural disasters are hazards causing widespread damage. It categorizes these into interior processes, exterior processes, and extreme weather events. Historical examples like the Indian Ocean tsunami, Bola cyclone, and 1931 China floods are highlighted. The video aims to help viewers distinguish between hazards and disasters.

What is the primary characteristic of natural hazards and natural disasters?

• They only occur in specific regions.

• They are natural events.

• They are man-made.

• They are always preventable.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural hazard?

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Oil spill

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What differentiates a natural disaster from a natural hazard?

• The frequency of occurrence

• The type of natural event

• The level of human intervention

• The extent of damage caused

Which category of natural hazards includes volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?

• Interior processes

• Exterior processes

• Extreme weather events

• Human activities

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What type of natural hazard is an avalanche classified under?

• Human activities

• Interior processes

• Exterior processes

• Extreme weather events

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Which of the following is considered an extreme weather event?

• Avalanche

• Flooding

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

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What was the magnitude of the Indian Ocean earthquake that triggered the tsunami?

• 7.5

• 8.2

• 9.1

• 10.0

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Approximately how many people died due to the Bola cyclone in 1974?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

What was a significant contributing factor to the 1931 China floods?

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Abnormally large rainfall and melting snow

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What is the primary purpose of the video?

• To promote disaster relief efforts

• To explain the difference between natural hazards and disasters

• To discuss man-made disasters

• To provide weather forecasts

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