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What is the definition of a hazard according to the text?
What is the definition of a hazard according to the text?
- An event that is categorized by its cause and features
- An event that causes harm to the environment, people or the economy (correct)
- An event caused by natural processes
- An event that occurs when harm actually occurs
Why do people put themselves at risk according to the text?
Why do people put themselves at risk according to the text?
- Difficulty in predicting the location and magnitude of hazards
- Belief that a high magnitude event will provide them time until the next event
- The benefits outweigh the costs of living in unsafe conditions
- All of the above (correct)
What is the definition of a natural hazard according to the text?
What is the definition of a natural hazard according to the text?
- An event that only becomes a hazard due to its impact on people
- An event that causes harm to the environment, people or the economy
- An event caused by environmental processes (correct)
- An event that is categorized by its cause and features
What is the definition of a disaster according to the text?
What is the definition of a disaster according to the text?
What is the characteristic of a tropical cyclone according to the text?
What is the characteristic of a tropical cyclone according to the text?
What is the task given?
What is the task given?
What technology can be used to observe changes in a volcano's shape from a distance?
What technology can be used to observe changes in a volcano's shape from a distance?
Why do scientists use satellite maps to inspect distant volcanoes?
Why do scientists use satellite maps to inspect distant volcanoes?
How do satellites help authorities prepare for volcanic eruptions?
How do satellites help authorities prepare for volcanic eruptions?
What is a key reason for increasing the monitoring of volcanoes?
What is a key reason for increasing the monitoring of volcanoes?
What is a significant risk factor prompting the need for advanced volcano monitoring?
What is a significant risk factor prompting the need for advanced volcano monitoring?
How do recent technological advancements benefit volcano monitoring?
How do recent technological advancements benefit volcano monitoring?
What instrument do scientists use to precisely measure the angle of a volcano's slope?
What instrument do scientists use to precisely measure the angle of a volcano's slope?
What could the deformation of ground along a volcanic slope lead to?
What could the deformation of ground along a volcanic slope lead to?
How do some scientists detect subtle changes in a volcano's shape and slope?
How do some scientists detect subtle changes in a volcano's shape and slope?
Which gas might be released by active volcanoes before magma?
Which gas might be released by active volcanoes before magma?
What is the purpose of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology in volcano monitoring?
What is the purpose of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology in volcano monitoring?
What is the role of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) in volcano monitoring?
What is the role of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) in volcano monitoring?
Why are emergency evacuation drills essential to an evacuation plan?
Why are emergency evacuation drills essential to an evacuation plan?
How often should emergency evacuation drills be practiced according to the text?
How often should emergency evacuation drills be practiced according to the text?
What is a key requirement for developing a disaster-resilient community?
What is a key requirement for developing a disaster-resilient community?
Why do people who have experienced natural disasters recognize the need for preparation?
Why do people who have experienced natural disasters recognize the need for preparation?
What action should be taken if you haven't already done so, according to the text?
What action should be taken if you haven't already done so, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of gas monitoring near volcanic vents?
What is the primary purpose of gas monitoring near volcanic vents?
What type of instrument is used to analyze the concentration of volcanic gases?
What type of instrument is used to analyze the concentration of volcanic gases?
Who first used ground tilt to monitor volcanic activity?
Who first used ground tilt to monitor volcanic activity?
What is a borehole tiltmeter analogous to?
What is a borehole tiltmeter analogous to?
What is the purpose of placing a tiltmeter in a sand-filled borehole?
What is the purpose of placing a tiltmeter in a sand-filled borehole?
What can a network of tiltmeters be used to identify?
What can a network of tiltmeters be used to identify?
