Natural Disasters Quiz

A catastrophic event resulting from natural hazards, with minimal impact on human life and property

An undesirable occurrence resulting from forces largely outside human control, causing serious disruption of life and property with little or no warning (correct)

An unavoidable event caused by human activities, leading to significant damage to the environment and infrastructure

A predictable occurrence due to natural phenomena, causing minor disturbances in daily life

Natural hazards are predictable, while natural disasters are unpredictable events

Natural hazards are always man-made, while natural disasters are caused by natural forces

Natural hazards are potential threats in the environment, while natural disasters are sudden events causing widespread death and property loss (correct)

Natural hazards are always temporary, while natural disasters have long-lasting effects

Elements in the natural environment with the potential to cause harm to people or property (correct)

Predictable occurrences due to natural phenomena

Unavoidable events caused by human activities

Catastrophic events with minimal impact on human life and property

<p>Natural disasters are relatively sudden and cause large-scale, widespread death, loss of property, and disturbance to social systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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