Question

match the described scenario with the situation that is being represented.
a city is built near a fault line that has been known to cause earthquakes in the past.
a. natural disaster
b. natural hazard
a tornado touched down in a kansas town, significantly damaging many buildings.

Explanation:

• For the first scenario: A natural hazard is a natural process that has the potential to cause harm. A fault line that causes earthquakes is a natural hazard (the potential for harm exists), so "A city is built near a fault line that has been known to cause earthquakes in the past" matches with b (natural hazard).
• For the second scenario: A natural disaster is a natural hazard that has actually caused significant damage. A tornado that damages buildings is a natural disaster, so "A tornado touched down in a Kansas town, significantly damaging many buildings" matches with a (natural disaster).

Answer:

1. "A city is built near a fault line that has been known to cause earthquakes in the past" - b. natural hazard
2. "A tornado touched down in a Kansas town, significantly damaging many buildings" - a. natural disaster