Question

what is the main purpose of hazard mapping?
a. to identify areas vulnerable to specific hazards
b. to promote community awareness
c. to design infrastructure in safe regions
d. to estimate recovery costs after a disaster
what does risk assessment focus on?
a. evaluating economic and safety impacts of hazards
b. mapping evacuation routes
c. reducing response time
d. predicting future weather patterns

Explanation:

First Question (What is the main purpose of hazard mapping?):

Hazard mapping's core purpose is to identify areas prone to specific hazards (like floods, earthquakes). Option b is a secondary outcome, c is a later planning step, d is unrelated to mapping's main goal. So a is correct.

Risk assessment evaluates the impacts (economic, safety) of hazards. Option b is evacuation planning, c is response improvement, d is weather prediction (not risk assessment). So a matches risk assessment's focus.

Answer:

a. To identify areas vulnerable to specific hazards

Second Question (What does risk assessment focus on?):