Why Is History Important in Understanding Natural Hazards

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is history important in understanding natural hazards?

• A)Typically, a natural hazard will not recur, so the history of a natural hazard reveals where it won't happen.
• B)Most natural hazards are low magnitude, high frequency events.
• C)Most natural hazards are repetitive events.
• D)The history of natural hazards is always interesting.

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Definitions:

Fair Market Value

The value at which an asset would be sold in a competitive bidding environment.

Capital Account

A financial statement that shows the changes in ownership interest of a country or an organization.

Accounting Records

Accounting Records are documents and ledgers that capture all financial transactions of an entity, serving as a basis for financial statements and audit.

Capital Balance

The amount of money that owners have invested in a firm minus any withdrawals made by the owners.