5 Questions
What is the main factor contributing to an increase in technological hazards?
Increasing urbanization
Who is most vulnerable to economic disasters caused by expensive infrastructure?
Poor people
What defines a disaster according to the text?
A sudden, calamitous event causing serious disruptions and exceeding community's ability to cope
Where do environmental hazards occur according to the text?
At the interface between the natural and human system
What often leads to a disaster when human response to an environmental hazard fails?
Failure of human response to an environmental hazard
Test your knowledge on environmental hazards and the increasing risks faced in the modern world with this quiz. Explore topics such as global population growth, urbanization, and technological hazards to understand the potential dangers of the present day.
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