Question 1

To what does the concept of acceptable risk refer?

Accepted Answer

A) the fact that natural hazards always have risks 
B) the risk that a prediction of an event is likely to be inaccurate 
C) the risk that is inherent in predicting natural hazards 
D) the risk that society or individuals are willing to endure 
A) the fact that natural hazards always have risks 
B) the risk that a prediction of an event is likely to be inaccurate 
C) the risk that is inherent in predicting natural hazards 
D) the risk that society or individuals are willing to endure D

Question 2

The risk of a particular event is the product of the event's occurrence multiplied by the ________.

Accepted Answer

consequences

Question 3

Hazardous processes can become catastrophes because of population increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How does a catastrophe differ from a disaster?

Accepted Answer

A) damages from a catastrophe are of such a magnitude to require a long recovery period 
B) a disaster is typically much worse than a catastrophe 
C) a catastrophe involves loss of life, while a disaster does not 
D) a disaster occurs across a much greater geographic area than does a catastrophe 
A) damages from a catastrophe are of such a magnitude to require a long recovery period 
B) a disaster is typically much worse than a catastrophe 
C) a catastrophe involves loss of life, while a disaster does not 
D) a disaster occurs across a much greater geographic area than does a catastrophe

Question 5

In 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit Central America and caused a catastrophe that was magnified by the practice of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit Central America...

Question 6

Population increase is important because it buffers the impacts of hazardous event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A prediction of a hazardous event has greater uncertainty than does a forecast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Changes in land-use patterns alter the effects of natural hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why might global warming increase the magnitude and/or frequency of weather-related hazards?

Accepted Answer

A) Global warming will affect the fundamental processes occurring in the atmosphere. 
B) Warmer clouds are more likely to generate tornadoes. 
C) Warmer air is able to hold less water, leading to heavier rains. 
D) Warmer ocean waters will channel more energy into the atmosphere. 
A) Global warming will affect the fundamental processes occurring in the atmosphere. 
B) Warmer clouds are more likely to generate tornadoes. 
C) Warmer air is able to hold less water, leading to heavier rains. 
D) Warmer ocean waters will channel more energy into the atmosphere.

Question 10

Why does population increase affect the number of catastrophic events?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater numbers of people occupy marginal lands in the path of hazardous processes. 
B) Population affects the magnitude and frequency of hazardous events. 
C) Hazardous events are more likely to occur in areas with more people. 
D) As in Mexico City, earthquake magnitude is directly related to population. 
A) Greater numbers of people occupy marginal lands in the path of hazardous processes. 
B) Population affects the magnitude and frequency of hazardous events. 
C) Hazardous events are more likely to occur in areas with more people. 
D) As in Mexico City, earthquake magnitude is directly related to population.

Question 11

What is the difference between a reactive response and an anticipatory response?

Accepted Answer

A) A reactive response is typically stronger than an anticipatory response. 
B) An anticipatory response is typically stronger than a reactive response. 
C) A reactive response has to do with recovery, while an anticipatory response has to do with preparedness. 
D) A reactive response has much less value to society than an anticipatory response. 
A) A reactive response is typically stronger than an anticipatory response. 
B) An anticipatory response is typically stronger than a reactive response. 
C) A reactive response has to do with recovery, while an anticipatory response has to do with preparedness. 
D) A reactive response has much less value to society than an anticipatory response.

Question 12

The deadly 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz is an example of inaccurate prediction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How are the magnitude and frequency of natural hazard events typically related?

Accepted Answer

A) inversely related 
B) directly related 
C) unrelated 
D) correlated 
A) inversely related 
B) directly related 
C) unrelated 
D) correlated

Question 14

________ is the potential for disaster that a society or individual is willing to endure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the potential for disaster that...

Question 15

Why is land use planning typically more effective than artificial control of natural hazards?

Accepted Answer

A) Land use planning often reduces the probability that a hazardous event will occur. 
B) Most hazardous natural processes are not amenable to artificial control. 
C) Artificial controls usually increase the probability that a hazardous event will occur. 
D) Land use planning is an accepted societal tool for hazards, while artificial control is not. 
A) Land use planning often reduces the probability that a hazardous event will occur. 
B) Most hazardous natural processes are not amenable to artificial control. 
C) Artificial controls usually increase the probability that a hazardous event will occur. 
D) Land use planning is an accepted societal tool for hazards, while artificial control is not.

Question 16

Shale is a strong rock type on which to build structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why are precursor events important?

Accepted Answer

A) Precursor events provide warning that a hazardous process is becoming active. 
B) Precursor events help to define the magnitude and frequency of an event. 
C) Precursor events define the history of a hazardous process. 
D) Precursor events reveal linkages between hazards. 
A) Precursor events provide warning that a hazardous process is becoming active. 
B) Precursor events help to define the magnitude and frequency of an event. 
C) Precursor events define the history of a hazardous process. 
D) Precursor events reveal linkages between hazards.

Question 18

Which of the following did not claim more than 250,000 lives?

Accepted Answer

A) flooding in Bangladesh in 1970 
B) an earthquake in China in 1976 
C) a tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004 
D) Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005 
A) flooding in Bangladesh in 1970 
B) an earthquake in China in 1976 
C) a tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004 
D) Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005

Question 19

Why are hazard warnings sometimes problematic?

Accepted Answer

A) people do not believe scientists 
B) warnings are occasionally inaccurate 
C) people do not want to hear bad news 
D) the probability of natural hazards is so low that warnings are irrelevant 
A) people do not believe scientists 
B) warnings are occasionally inaccurate 
C) people do not want to hear bad news 
D) the probability of natural hazards is so low that warnings are irrelevant

Question 20

Benefits of ________ include enrichment of soils and the creation of new land.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Benefits of ________ include enrichment of soils...

To what does the concept of acceptable risk refer?

The risk of a particular event is the product of the event's occurrence multiplied by the ________.

Hazardous processes can become catastrophes because of population increase.

How does a catastrophe differ from a disaster?

In 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit Central America and caused a catastrophe that was magnified by the practice of ________.

Population increase is important because it buffers the impacts of hazardous event.

A prediction of a hazardous event has greater uncertainty than does a forecast.

Changes in land-use patterns alter the effects of natural hazards.

Why might global warming increase the magnitude and/or frequency of weather-related hazards?

Why does population increase affect the number of catastrophic events?

What is the difference between a reactive response and an anticipatory response?

The deadly 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz is an example of inaccurate prediction.

How are the magnitude and frequency of natural hazard events typically related?

________ is the potential for disaster that a society or individual is willing to endure.

Why is land use planning typically more effective than artificial control of natural hazards?

Shale is a strong rock type on which to build structures.

Why are precursor events important?

Which of the following did not claim more than 250,000 lives?

Why are hazard warnings sometimes problematic?

Benefits of ________ include enrichment of soils and the creation of new land.

Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Minerals and Rocks

Ecology and Geology

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanic Activity

Rivers and Flooding

Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence

Coastal Processes

Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects

Water Resources

Water Pollution

Mineral Resources and the Environment

Energy Resources

Soils and Environment

Global Climate Change

Geology, Society, and the Future

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Exam 5: Introduction to Natural Hazards

To what does the concept of acceptable risk refer?

The risk of a particular event is the product of the event's occurrence multiplied by the ________.

Hazardous processes can become catastrophes because of population increase.

How does a catastrophe differ from a disaster?

In 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit Central America and caused a catastrophe that was magnified by the practice of ________.

Population increase is important because it buffers the impacts of hazardous event.

A prediction of a hazardous event has greater uncertainty than does a forecast.

Changes in land-use patterns alter the effects of natural hazards.

Why might global warming increase the magnitude and/or frequency of weather-related hazards?

Why does population increase affect the number of catastrophic events?

What is the difference between a reactive response and an anticipatory response?

The deadly 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz is an example of inaccurate prediction.

How are the magnitude and frequency of natural hazard events typically related?

________ is the potential for disaster that a society or individual is willing to endure.

Why is land use planning typically more effective than artificial control of natural hazards?

Shale is a strong rock type on which to build structures.

Why are precursor events important?

Which of the following did not claim more than 250,000 lives?

Why are hazard warnings sometimes problematic?

Benefits of ________ include enrichment of soils and the creation of new land.

Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Minerals and Rocks

Ecology and Geology

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanic Activity

Rivers and Flooding

Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence

Coastal Processes

Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects

Water Resources

Water Pollution

Mineral Resources and the Environment

Energy Resources

Soils and Environment

Global Climate Change

Geology, Society, and the Future

Filters