Types of Natural Hazards Quiz Review

Match the following

• caused by ground instability

• landslide 

• erruptionndetermined by pressure and gas

• volcano 

• caused by shifting tectonic plates

• earthquake 

Match the following

• event that causes great damage

• volcano   

• has the potential for significant impact

• natural hazard

• formed by lava and pyroclastic material

• natural disaster 

Which of the following statements best describes the potential economic impact of natural hazards?

• The economic impact of natural hazards is challenging to predict and typically has little effect on business operations.

• Natural hazards often have little impact on the economy since they typically affect only a tiny region.

• The economic impact of natural hazards can be significant, with the potential to affect entire industries and cause widespread unemployment.

• The economic impact of natural hazards is primarily felt in the event's immediate aftermath, with minimal long-term consequences.

How do natural hazards impact human populations?

• Natural hazards do not impact human populations but can affect wildlife and ecosystems.

• Natural hazards can result in significant economic losses but rarely result in loss of life.

• Natural hazards have a minimal impact on human populations and the environment.

• Natural hazards can result in significant loss of life, injury, and displacement of populations.

How do severe weather events impact the environment? Select all that apply.

• Severe weather never impacts the environment.

• Warm, moist air and atmospheric instability indicate that there is a potential for this to occur.

• Heavey rainfall can lead to flooding and landslides.

• Severe winds can damage trees.

• Lightning strikes can start fires.

What is the primary reason why climate change increases the frequency and intensity of severe weather events?

• changes in ocean currents

• changes in atmospheric pressure

• changes in wind patterns

• changes in temperature and moisture levels

Models are important for protecting communities from natural hazards because they do this.

• Help communities develop evacuation strategies and emergency plans.

• Can be used to prevent natural hazards from occurring in the first place.

• Predict natural hazards with 100 percent accuracy.

• Determine which communities will be affected by natural hazards.

"Wow, you should have seen it. The storm was so intense that all the trees in the area were debarked. It was really scary to see the amount of damage caused to the houses in town. It seemed like all of the framed homes were completely destroyed, leaving behind only brick homes. I could not believe the power of the wind and the destruction it caused. It will take a long time for people to recover from this."

Based on the description, use the chart to determine the scale the tornado would be classified.

• EF2

• EF3

• EF4

• EF5