How is the risk of a particular event defined?

A) Risk is the probability of occurrence of an event multiplied by its consequences.
B) Risk is the level of consequences of a false prediction.
C) Risk is the number of people that will be killed if an event occurs.
D) Risk is the amount of land that will be affected by a hazardous event.


A

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