Which of the following factors is used to calculate risk of a natural hazard?
A) Probability of event happening
B) Amount of property damage expected
C) Number of deaths possible
D) Amount of damage to roads and bridges
E) All of the above factors are used to calculate risk.

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All of these factors (probability, property damage, deaths, damage to infrastructure) are used to calculate the risk of a natural hazard. The risk can be evaluated by considering the probability of the event occurring, as well as the potential consequences in terms of property damage, human fatalities and injuries, and externalities such as impact on infrastructure, transportation or the environment.

Which of the Following Factors Is Used to Calculate Risk