2 - Defining Hazard
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Practice Questions
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Define what a hazard is.
💡 Hint: Think about what events might cause harm.
List one example of a natural hazard.
💡 Hint: Consider weather-related phenomena.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about events that may cause problems for communities.
Natural hazards are entirely preventable.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a hazard.
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Evaluate the long-term societal impacts of a major earthquake on a low-income urban area.
💡 Hint: Consider effects on local governance and resource allocation.
Propose a disaster preparedness plan for a coastal city prone to hurricanes.
💡 Hint: Think about what major steps would help mitigate impacts.
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