Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental threat source?

The correct answer is B. Hurricane. In risk management frameworks, threat sources are typically divided into three categories: natural (earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods), human (intentional or accidental actions by people), and environmental (power failures, pollution, chemical spills, water damage, extre

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APollution
BHurricane
CChemical
DWater

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A
2% (1)
B
87% (48)
C
4% (2)
D
7% (4)

Explanation

In risk management frameworks, threat sources are typically divided into three categories: natural (earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods), human (intentional or accidental actions by people), and environmental (power failures, pollution, chemical spills, water damage, extreme temperatures). A hurricane is classified as a natural threat, not an environmental threat. Pollution, chemical hazards, and water damage (e.g., from broken pipes or HVAC leaks) are environmental threat sources because they arise from conditions in the physical environment rather than discrete natural weather events.

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#Environmental threats#Threat identification#Risk management#Threat categorization

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