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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Earthquakes, typhoons, and tsunamis are threats, which is also called ____
A
Hazard
B
Disaster
C
Capacity
D
Vulnerabilty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Geophysical hazard: earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide, and snow avalanche.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, typhoons, floods and fire are hazards. A hazard becomes a disaster when it happens where many people are living or have their livelihoods and causes damage to them and their property.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of this include things like working from a ladder, working on high areas of construction sites, or working near ledges. Hazardous materials are also common hazards in the workplace. These can include things like materials that are flammable, toxic materials, and even materials that have sharp edges.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disasters are serious disruptions to the functioning of a community that exceed its capacity to cope using its own resources. Disasters can be caused by natural, man-made and technological hazards, as well as various factors that influence the exposure and vulnerability of a community.

Detailed explanation-5: -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).

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