GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does hazard mean?
A
reductions in the levels of something
B
sources of danger
C
weak points in a structure of something
D
thoughts that cause feelings of fear
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these.

Detailed explanation-2: -A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property or equipment losses, or to the environment).

Detailed explanation-3: -Hazard sources A hazard source is a location or condition that can give rise to a hazard. Hazard sources include, but are not limited to: areas of low flow or stagnant water within the facility distribution system (dead legs and disused taps)

Detailed explanation-4: -A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property or equipment losses, or to the environment).

Detailed explanation-5: -Inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption of material hazardous to health (including aerosols and particulates) Use of flammable and explosive materials. Lack of oxygen (asphyxia) Presence of corrosive substances. Reactive/unstable substances. Presence of sensitizers.

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