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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?
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What is the primary characteristic that differentiates landslides from volcanic eruptions?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates landslides from volcanic eruptions?
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Which example falls under biological hazards?
Which example falls under biological hazards?
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What is a common factor used to characterize natural hazards?
What is a common factor used to characterize natural hazards?
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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?
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"Mad Cow Disease" is an example associated with which type of hazard?
"Mad Cow Disease" is an example associated with which type of hazard?
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