Which term is a geographic map of the area analyzed for potential disaster?

• A. Risk map
• B. Resource map
• C. Scope
• D. Intensity

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how we visualize potential disasters across a landscape. A risk map specifically provides a geographic representation of an area showing where hazards may occur, who and what could be affected, and how severe the impacts could be. It combines information about the environment, population, and infrastructure to illustrate areas of higher or lower risk, guiding where to focus mitigation, preparedness, and response efforts.

Resource maps, by contrast, show the locations of assets like shelters or supplies. Scope refers to the extent of the analysis or project, not a map. Intensity denotes how severe a hazard or event is, rather than a geographic depiction of risk.