What defines a natural hazard?

Understanding Natural Hazards

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A human-made disaster
Any event that causes damage
A perceived event that threatens life and property
An event that occurs in nature
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of natural hazards?
They have clear origins
They require an emergency response
They can be easily predicted
They often have a short warning period
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might people choose to live in hazardous zones?
All of the above
Due to the unpredictability of hazards
Because they have no other options
Because they are unaware of the risks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does wealth influence vulnerability to natural hazards?
Wealth increases vulnerability
Wealth has no effect on vulnerability
Wealth decreases vulnerability by allowing better protection
Wealth only affects vulnerability in developed countries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which perception involves accepting natural hazards as inevitable?
Adaptation
Fear
Fatalism
Optimism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of managing natural hazards?
To eliminate all hazards
To predict hazards with 100% accuracy
To reduce the risk and impact of hazards
To relocate all people from hazard zones
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Park's disaster response curve illustrate?
The predictability of hazards
The frequency of natural hazards
The varying effects of hazards over time
The economic impact of hazards
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