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:

Mg

An abbreviation for milligrams, a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

Drug Concentration

The amount of a substance (drug) present in a specific volume of solution, important in dosing and pharmacokinetics.

Estimated Dose

A calculated approximation of the amount of a substance or medication to be administered.

G

In a medical context, often an abbreviation for "gram," a unit of weight in the metric system.