GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is needed to reduce the impact of a natural hazard?
A
Prevention
B
Preparation
C
Quick Response
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Awareness, education, preparedness, and prediction and warning systems can reduce the disruptive impacts of a natural disaster on communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural hazards can be classified into several broad categories: geological hazards, hydrological hazards, meteorological hazards, and biological hazards.

Detailed explanation-3: -A natural disaster is a significant adverse occurrence arising from Earth’s natural processes; floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, and other geological processes are examples.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hazard mitigation describes actions taken to help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards or disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, or tsunamis.

Detailed explanation-5: -trying a less risky option. preventing access to the hazards. organising your work to reduce exposure to the hazard. issuing protective equipment. providing welfare facilities such as first-aid and washing facilities. involving and consulting with workers. 06-Sept-2022

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