4. Earth Systems
Natural Hazards — Quiz
Test your understanding of natural hazards with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which formula correctly represents risk assessment in natural hazards?
Question 2
A community invests \2 000 000 in flood defenses expected to reduce annual flood damage by \$250 000. What is the payback period in years?
Question 3
Which of the following actions is an example of adaptation rather than mitigation?
Question 4
Which monitoring technique does NOT directly aid in forecasting volcanic eruptions?
Question 5
Which site condition most amplifies ground shaking during an earthquake?