EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a map that includes elevation of land and location of faults
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a map that shows typical rainfall and location of volcanic activity
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a graph of the number of earthquakes and floods in the last ten years
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a graph of how much damage is caused by earthquakes compared with floods
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Detailed explanation-1: -Awareness, education, preparedness, and prediction and warning systems can reduce the disruptive impacts of a natural disaster on communities. Mitigation measures such as adoption of zoning, land-use practices, and building codes are needed, however, to prevent or reduce actual damage from hazards.
Detailed explanation-2: -Predictions and warnings can also reduce damage and economic losses. When notice of an impending disaster can be issued well in advance, as it can for some riverine floods, wildfires, and hurricanes, property and natural resources can be protected.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main causes of natural disasters are tectonic shifts, lunar activities, deforestation, soil erosion, air pressure, ocean currents, pollution, global warming, mining, seismic waves, etc. Agricultural practices, mining, deforestation, etc., can lead to landslides. Plants and animals can also be damaged by wildfires.
Detailed explanation-4: -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).