Natural & Anthropogenic disasters

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster?

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Oil spill

Name the natural disaster that is considered the most violent?

• Flood

• Rainbow

• Volcano

• Tornado

Which natural disaster CANNOT be predicted?

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Typhoon/Hurricane

• None of the above

Undersea earthquakes can cause a ______, like the one in Ao Nang, Thailand, by the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake. The second largest ever recorded!

• Epidemic

• Wildfire

• Tsunami

• None of the above

Heavy rains, rivers overflowing, and dams breaking can all cause which disaster?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Wildfires

Water pollution is a ______ disaster

• Natural

• Anthropogenic

• Nuclear

Which of the following is an example of anthropogenic hazard?

• Flood in Assam and Bihar

• 2001 Gujarat earthquake

• Bhopal Gas Tragedy

• Landslide in Okhimath block, Guptakashi

Are anthropogenic disasters inevitables?

• Yes

• No

Does oil sink of float when added to water

• Sinks

• Floats

Accidental release of oil that can harm wildlife and ocean ecosystem

• Natural disaster

• Nuclear waste

• Oil spill

• Anthropogenic disaster