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What is a natural hazard?
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Topic
Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
Question
- A. A natural event that causes damage or harm to people and property
- B. A weather phenomenon that occurs regularly
- C. A geological process that occurs over millions of years
- D. An event that only affects the environment
Answer
A natural event that causes damage or harm to people and property
Explanation
A natural hazard is defined as a natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people and property, distinguishing it from other natural phenomena.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Natural Hazards
Students often define a natural hazard as any natural event, rather than specifically as a natural event that poses a risk to people and property.
Clarify that a natural hazard is a natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.
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