Risk in environmental health is most related to
A) hazards.
B) vulnerability.
C) hazards multiplied by vulnerability.
D) hazards or vulnerability.
C
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Most of the conflict in Africa is widespread because of
A) colonial boundaries clearly demarcating the various ethnic and national populations. B) numerous ethnic groups living in perpetual peace and understanding. C) rapid economic development for the poor at the expense of the rich. D) gradual economic development favoring the poor over the rich. E) colonial boundaries in the midst of numerous ethnic and national groups.
Which type of event is a source of tsunami danger for the northeastern U.S.?
a. ?A subduction-zone earthquake along the coast of Africa. b. ?A subduction-zone earthquake off the coast of the northeastern U.S. c. ?A transform-fault earthquake on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. d. ?Flank collapse of a volcano in Sardinia. e. ?Flank collapse of a volcano in the Canary Islands.
The marine midlatitude west coasts are located between 35 and 60 degrees latitude.
a. true b. false
During the Ice Ages, much of Nevada, Utah, and eastern California was covered by
A. deserts B. huge lakes C. the sea D. ice