Environmental Geography QUIZ

Which of these natural disasters had a devastating effect on the city of New Orleans in 2005?

• earthquake

• flood

• hurricane

• tsunami

Earthquakes are not only destructive when they occur on land. An earthquake under the ocean can create a _____________________ that can cause more destruction and loss of life.

• hurricane

• tornado

• drought

• tsunami

All of the following are benefits of having a reliable food source EXCEPT

• Ability to settle in one location

• Decrease in population

• Living longer, healthier lives

• Have time for innovation

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• air

• oil

• coal

• uranium

A nonrenewable resource is defined as

• a resource with a limited supply; it will run out.

• a resource with an unlimited supply; it will not run out.

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture:

• irrigation

• fracking

• desertification

• crop rotation

Supplying water to land to make it suitable for growing crops:

• irrigation

• Green Revolution

• fracking

• drought

Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new high-yield seeds and fertilizers:

• crop rotation

• strip mining

• fracking

• Green Revolution

A long period without significant rainfall:

• drought

• desertification

• fracking

• flood

The natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity:

• agriculture

• Green Revolution

• environment

• atmosphere