Natural Hazards Can Be Defined as

question 40

Multiple Choice

Natural hazards can be defined as

• A)extreme environmental events.
• B)mild alterations in the land by people.
• C)human affects on landscape such as disease.
• D)the study of geographical images in literature or temporal perceptions.

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Definitions:

Earthquake Insurance

A type of property insurance that covers damage to a building and its contents caused by seismic activities.

Tolerance for Risk

The degree to which an individual or organization can withstand risk, particularly in investment, without experiencing adverse effects.

Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by the application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of undesirable events.

Command Systems

Economic systems where decisions about production, investment, and distribution are regulated by a central authority or government rather than market forces.