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Which of the following is an example of a technological hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a technological hazard?
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Volcanic eruptions
- Chemical spills (correct)
What is the primary cause of environmental degradation hazards?
What is the primary cause of environmental degradation hazards?
- Climatic conditions
- Human activities (correct)
- Natural disasters
- Tectonic movements
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-natural hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-natural hazard?
- Volcanoes
- Tsunamis
- Droughts
- Landslides triggered by deforestation (correct)
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes natural hazards from human-induced hazards?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes natural hazards from human-induced hazards?
Which of the following is an example of a hydro-meteorological hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a hydro-meteorological hazard?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a geological hazard?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a geological hazard?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes technological hazards from other types of hazards?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes technological hazards from other types of hazards?
Which of the following is NOT an example of environmental degradation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of environmental degradation?
What term is used to describe hazards that originate from an interaction between natural events and human activities?
What term is used to describe hazards that originate from an interaction between natural events and human activities?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases hazard risks?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases hazard risks?
What is the primary purpose of hazard symbols or warning symbols?
What is the primary purpose of hazard symbols or warning symbols?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fire hazard according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fire hazard according to the text?
What type of hazard is war considered according to the text?
What type of hazard is war considered according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of hazard in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of hazard in the text?
When can a hazard be considered a disaster?
When can a hazard be considered a disaster?
What is the key difference between a hazard and a disaster according to the text?
What is the key difference between a hazard and a disaster according to the text?
What is a key way to prevent a disaster from occurring?
What is a key way to prevent a disaster from occurring?
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