Asked by vedant dahiya on Sep 28, 2024
Which of the following is considered a biological hazard?
A) an earthquake
B) bacteria
C) a hurricane
D) diet
Biological Hazard
A threat posed by biological substances or organisms that could harm human health, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
Bacteria
Microorganisms that exist in various environments, some beneficial to human health or essential for nature, while others can cause diseases.
Earthquake
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
- Distinguish between the main types of hazards, namely chemical, biological, physical, and cultural, and provide examples for each category.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the main types of hazards, namely chemical, biological, physical, and cultural, and provide examples for each category.