Probability and Preparation for Geohazards

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following describe a tsunami?

• A tsunami is a giant wave

• Tsunamis are often caused by earthquakes in the ocean

• Tsunamis usually occur in polar climates

• Tsunamis are more common during hurricane season

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Each of the options below lists a geohazard. Which of the following matches the geohazard with a correct PREVENTION strategy?

• Landslides: Planting trees on a hill side

• Avalanche: Increasing the temperature of the local area

• Tsunami: Building a giant wall around a city

• Earthquake: Designing buildings so that they absorb vibrations / shocks

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Which of the following most accurately describes an earthquake?

• Earthquakes are difficult to predict and cannot be prevented by humans

• Earthquakes are easy to predict, but they cannot be prevented by humans

• Earthquakes are easy to predict, and they can be prevented by humans

• Earthquakes are difficult to predict, but they can be prevented by humans

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A geo-hazard is a geological event that has the potential to destroy _____________ and cause a loss of ____________.

• the planet; habitat

• lithosphere; crust

• the atmosphere; ecostystems

• property; life

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True or False?

Although geo-hazards can cause immediate harmful effects, some long-term positive effects can also arise from geo-hazards.

• True

• False

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A landslide occurs when debris separates from bedrock and the material slides rapidly downhill. Which of the following is not a cause of landslides?

• Earthquakes

• Oversaturation of water in soil on a slope

• Sudden changes in barometric pressure

• Oversteepened slopes

• Removal of vegetation (trees and other plants)

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Which of the following is the least natural method for avoiding landslide damage?

• Spraying slopes with concrete to reduce slippage

• Avoiding building on slopes and other areas of weak soil

• Planting trees and other vegetation

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Of the following methods for mitigating earthquake damage, which is probably least accessible to most individuals?

• Securing the home's gas/water heater

• Securing shelves in the home

• Utilizing specialized construction designed to withstand earthquake waves

Tsunamis are _____________ and are created by ___________.

• large plumes of volcanic ash; volcanic eruptions

• large plumes of volcanic gas; earthquake faults

• large storms; evaporating ocean water

• large tidal waves; earthquake waves

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Which of the following is not a way to mitigate tsunami damage?

• Planting trees and other vegetation on shorelines

• Building trenches to divert water.

• Preserving dunes on beaches.

• Building seawalls to protect inland areas.

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