risk vs threat

[Billy]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #117 "Synonyms for threat and danger", question 3

Since you live in a region of tornadoes and hurricanes, think about insuring your property for all ..........

(a) dangers
(b) risks
(c) threats
(d) uncertainties

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #117 "Synonyms for threat and danger", answer 3

Since you live in a region of tornadoes and hurricanes, think about insuring your property for all risks.

Correct answer: (b) risks

Your answer was: incorrect
Since you live in a region of tornadoes and hurricanes, think about insuring your property for all threats.
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why threats?

Billy

[Yankee]

[duc]

Yankee I don't understand what you mean?
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Don't see your shade think you are great

[Mister Micawber]

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The correct answer (indicated above the original question) is 'risks'. Billy chose 'threats' as the answer, but asked "why [is] 'threats' [the answer]?" Yankee has clarified that situation.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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