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What is a common characteristic of biological hazards?
What is a common characteristic of biological hazards?
- They originate from the earth's surface.
- They are always conveyed by biological vectors.
- They involve exposure to pathogenic microorganisms. (correct)
- They are caused by volcanic eruptions.
Which natural hazard is characterized by the movement of surface material down a slope?
Which natural hazard is characterized by the movement of surface material down a slope?
- Tsunami
- Earthquake
- Landslide (correct)
- Volcano
What is the main component of pyroclastic flows in a volcanic eruption?
What is the main component of pyroclastic flows in a volcanic eruption?
- Cold water
- Hot gas, ash, and other volcanic rocks (correct)
- Sand
- Solid ice
Which natural phenomenon can produce a sea wave known as a tsunami?
Which natural phenomenon can produce a sea wave known as a tsunami?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates landslides from volcanic eruptions?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates landslides from volcanic eruptions?
Which example falls under biological hazards?
Which example falls under biological hazards?
What is a common factor used to characterize natural hazards?
What is a common factor used to characterize natural hazards?
Which term describes a vent to the earth's surface from a reservoir of molten rock?
Which term describes a vent to the earth's surface from a reservoir of molten rock?
"Mad Cow Disease" is an example associated with which type of hazard?
"Mad Cow Disease" is an example associated with which type of hazard?