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Multiple choice geography hazards hazards and types of hazards introduction to disaster natural disasters and hazards

Structural and non-structural measures undertaken to limit the adverse impact of natural hazards, environmental degradation and technological hazards are called _________.

  1. Conservation

  2. Prevention

  3. Mitigation

  4. Management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mitigation is also used to assess structural and non-structural measures undertaken to reduce possible damage at a level which does not harm people and property, according to codes or accepted practice based, among other issues, on a known probability of hazard.

Multiple choice geography hazards hazards and types of hazards introduction to disaster natural disasters and hazards

Which of the following statements are not true regarding transport related accidents.

  1. Driving drunk,using cell phones and carelessness.

  2. Driving faster than the speed limit set.

  3. Driving long distances continuously without taking rest.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The options A, B, and C are all well-documented causes of transport accidents. Therefore, none of the statements are 'not true'.