Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 7 addresses Natural Hazards. Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard addressed by Goal 7?
ANoise pollution from airports
BFlood zones, landslide areas, and tsunami inundation zones✓ Correct
CLight pollution from urban development
DUrban heat islands
Explanation
Goal 7 requires local governments to identify natural hazard areas (including flood zones, landslide-prone areas, earthquake hazard zones, and coastal hazards including tsunami inundation) and to plan appropriately to reduce risk to people and property.
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