____ Is the Scientific Process of Using Statistical Methods to Estimate

question 24

Multiple Choice

____ is the scientific process of using statistical methods to estimate how much harm a particular hazard can cause to human health or the environment.

• A) probability
• B) risk assessment
• C) lifecycle cost-pricing
• D) risk pricing
• E) none of these answers

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Definitions:

Republic of the Transvaal

A historical 19th-century Boer state in Southern Africa that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1852 until its annexation after the Second Boer War.

Orange Free State

A historical Boer state in southern Africa that existed from 1854 to 1902, becoming a British colony thereafter.

Suez Canal

A man-made waterway in Egypt, opened in 1869, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, significantly reducing travel time for maritime trade between Europe and Asia.

European Powers

Refers to the leading nations in Europe, particularly during the colonial and imperial periods, known for their significant influence and control over global affairs.