Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Landslides Review

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Alien activity

• Global warming

• Volcanic eruptions

• Movement of tectonic plates

What are the effects of landslides?

• Landslides can cause destruction of property, loss of life, and disruption of transportation and communication networks.

• Landslides only cause minor inconvenience

• Landslides improve the landscape

• Landslides have no impact on the environment

What causes volcanoes to erupt?

• Heavy rainfall

• Build-up of pressure from magma beneath the Earth's surface

• Global warming

• Tectonic plate movement

What are the primary causes of landslides?

• Snowfall and hailstorms

• Wildfires and droughts

• Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and human activities

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

What are the effects of volcanoes?

• Improved air quality

• Damage to the surrounding environment

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

• Increased biodiversity

Which natural disaster is caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

What type of material is most likely to cause a landslide?

• Metallic alloy

• Concrete pavement

• Loose, unconsolidated material

• Solid rock

What is the name for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• rock

• magma

• lava

• water

What is the name for the opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected during a volcanic eruption?

• Volcano

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

What is the name for the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

• hurricane

• volcano eruption

• tornado

• earthquake