Why Does Population Increase Affect the Number of Catastrophic Events

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why does population increase affect the number of catastrophic events?

• 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.

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Definitions:

Tolerance-Check Process

A procedure for verifying that production output or operations are within acceptable deviations or tolerances from a specified standard or target.

Automated Tolerance-Check

An Automated Tolerance-Check is a digital process for verifying if an object, component, or system falls within specified limits or tolerances.

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance activities performed regularly on equipment before faults occur, aimed at preventing breakdowns and ensuring efficient operation.

Breakdowns

Unplanned stops in machinery or systems due to failure, requiring maintenance or repairs to return to operational state, similar to the concept of Breakdown Maintenance but emphasizing the event rather than the response.