Perils vs. hazards

[fatiha]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Synonyms for danger", question 2

The Arctic bears are able to survive the ......... of the blizzards.

(a) jeopardy
(b) perils
(c) hazard
(d) risks

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Synonyms for danger", answer 2

The Arctic bears are able to survive the perils of the blizzards.

Correct answer: (b) perils

Your answer was: incorrect
The Arctic bears are able to survive the hazard of the blizzards.
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to explain the meaning of perils and illustrate the whole sentence

[Pamela]

Peril is a risk,danger.Arctic bears can stand against the risk,danger of blizzards.These bears possess the great power of endurance

[Andrei]

Hi,
Could you explain why we can't use any other variants here?
Best regards