Quiz about Natural Hazards/Disasters

Question 1

A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...

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extreme and unpredictable.

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dormant and inactive.

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scary!

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faster than usual.

Question 2

A tsunami is...

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a series of ocean waves.

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a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.

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a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.

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when magma rises through the Earth's surface.

Question 3

A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a...

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tropical cyclone.

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volcano.

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tornado.

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tidal wave.

Question 4

Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

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tsunamis.

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movement of tectonic plates.

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volcanic activity.

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underground collapses.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

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Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.

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Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.

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Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.

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Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.

Question 6

Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?

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Earthquakes

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Tsunamis

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Volcanoes

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Tropical Cyclones

Question 7

One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

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the Ring of Fire.

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the North and South Pole.

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the United States.

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Eastern Europe.

Question 8

Which of the following would be a potential economic effect of a natural disaster?

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loss of jobs + businesses

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spread of disease due to reduced standards of sanitation

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disruption of communication networks

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disruption of government and its services

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with VULNERABILITY to a natural disaster?

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Exposure

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Susceptibility

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Coping Capabilities

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Adaptive Capacities

Question 10

A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

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causes major damage and harms humans.

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poses a danger to any part of the earth.

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changes the physical features of the earth.

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impacts everyday life for humans.

Question 11

What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?

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Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls

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There is currently no technology

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Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls

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Build buildings out of renewable resources

Question 12

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard?

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Earthquake

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Volcanic Eruption

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Cyclone

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Hurricane

Question 13

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

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A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans

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They are exactly the same

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I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans

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Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards

Question 14

Strange animal behavior, such as toads fleeing an area, could be an indicator that ____________ is about to occur.

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an earthquake

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a volcanic eruption

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a tsunami

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a hurricane

Question 15

A seismograph can be used to measure and study what?

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All of the above

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Volcanic eruptions

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Earthquakes

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Tsunamis

Question 16

Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all effects of what natural hazard?

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Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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Tsunamis and Earthquakes

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Volcanoes and Tornados

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Hurricanes and Earthquakes

Question 17

A tiltmeter is a tool used to study what?

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Volcanoes

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Tsunamis

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Earthquakes

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Hurricanes

Question 18

Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur.

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False

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True

Question 19

Reshaping new land, debris avalanches, destroyed forests, and death to many animals are all effects of what natural hazard?

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Volcanic Eruption

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Tsunami

Question 20

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur?

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Communities can be notified to evacuate

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So that we can stop them from happening again

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So that scientists know where to go in order to study them

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So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

Question 21

A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard?

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Tsunami

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Cyclone

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Hurricane

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Drought

Question 22

What is the best way to collect data from a hurricane?

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flying an airplane into the storm

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satellite images

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ocean buoys

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ground stations

Question 23

A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become:

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extreme and unpredictable.

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dormant and inactive.

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scary!

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faster than usual.

Question 24

A tsunami is:

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a series of ocean waves usually following an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean with high wind speeds.

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a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface that causes cracking and subsidence.

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when magma rises through the Earth's surface and releases tons of ash and gases.

Question 25

A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a:

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cyclone.

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volcano.

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tornado.

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tidal wave.

Question 26

Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

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tsunamis.

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movement of tectonic plates.

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volcanic activity.

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underground collapses.

Question 27

Of the natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict when it will occur?

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Earthquakes

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Tsunamis

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Volcanoes

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Cyclones or Hurricanes

Question 28

One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is called:

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the Ring of Fire.

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the North and South Pole.

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the United States.

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Eastern Europe.

Question 29

Which of the following are potential effects of a natural disasters (check all that apply)?

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loss of jobs and businesses

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spread of disease due to reduced standards of sanitation

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disruption of communication networks

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disruption of government and its services

Question 30

Rock underground suddenly breaks causing movement is a description of which natural hazard?

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Earthquake

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Volcanic Eruption

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 31

The Richter scale is a measure of the magnitude of a(n):

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Earthquake

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Volcanic eruption

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 32

Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all common effects of what natural hazard?

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Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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Tsunamis and Earthquakes

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Volcanoes and Tornados

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Hurricanes and Earthquakes

Question 33

The Enhanced Fujita scale is used to measure the damage from a(n):

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Tornado

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Earthquake

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Volcano

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Hurricane

Question 34

Scientists can predict exactly when a natural hazard will occur.

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False

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True

Question 35

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur as much as possible?

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Communities can be notified to evacuate

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So that we can stop them from happening again

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So that scientists know where to go in order to study them

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So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

Question 36

What natural hazard might affect people who live on island countries out in the ocean (select all that apply)?

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tsunamies

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volcanic eruptions

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flooding

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avalanches

Question 37

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be:

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Warm

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Cool

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Cold

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Hot

Question 38

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

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Topeka, Kansas

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Phoenix, Arizona

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Orlando, Florida

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Columbia, South Carolina

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

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House Fire

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Hurricane

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Tornado

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Earthquake

Question 40

Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:

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Tend to last longer

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Cause the most damage

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Are easier to predict

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Cannot be prevented

Question 41

Which hazard has most affected if human populations live in the area where the hazard occurs?

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Drought

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Earthquakes

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Tornadoes

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Hurricanes

Question 42

How have humans learned to live and survive in areas where natural hazards occur?

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They have adapted buildings and structures to withstand the hazard.

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They have put up large walls to keep the hazard out.

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They use more renewable energy to reduce how severe the hazards are.

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They don't really care and just live there anyway.

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