EARTH SCIENCE
GEOPHYSICS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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____ has caused damage and harm to human life
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____ has the potential to cause damage and harm to human life
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____ only causes harm to the natural environment
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A natural hazard is the threat of an event that will likely have a negative impact. A natural disaster is the negative impact following an actual occurrence of natural hazard in the event that it significantly harms a community.
Detailed explanation-2: -Floods threaten human life and property worldwide.
Detailed explanation-3: -The different types of natural hazards include: Geophysical hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis). Hydrological hazards (e.g., floods). Meteorological hazards (e.g., cyclones and storms).
Detailed explanation-4: -A physical hazard is a naturally occurring process that has the potential to create loss or damage. Physical hazards include earthquakes, floods, fires, and tornadoes. Physical hazards often have both human and natural elements.