Geography Quiz: Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Plate tectonics: What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

• Up, Down, Sideways

• Divergent, Convergent, Transform

• North, South, East

• Hot, Cold, Warm

Plate tectonics: How does the movement of tectonic plates contribute to the formation of earthquakes and volcanoes?

• The movement of tectonic plates has no impact on the formation of earthquakes and volcanoes

• The formation of earthquakes and volcanoes is purely random and not related to tectonic plate movement

• Earthquakes and volcanoes are caused by the movement of ocean currents

• The movement of tectonic plates causes stress and pressure to build up, leading to the release of energy in the form of earthquakes and the formation of volcanoes.

Seismic waves: What are the two main types of seismic waves produced by an earthquake?

• Body waves and surface waves

• Aftershocks and tremors

• Primary waves and secondary waves

• Tidal waves and volcanic waves

Seismic waves: How do scientists use seismic waves to study the Earth's interior?

• By analyzing the migration patterns of birds

• By analyzing how the waves travel through different layers of the Earth and measuring the time it takes for the waves to reach different locations.

• By observing the behavior of tectonic plates

• By studying the movement of ocean currents

Volcanic eruptions: What are the factors that can influence the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption?

• Color of the volcano, number of nearby trees, and type of rocks in the area

• Composition of the magma, amount of gas dissolved in the magma, and viscosity of the magma

• Temperature of the surrounding air, distance from the equator, and time of day

• Number of people living near the volcano, height of the volcano, and shape of the volcano

Volcanic eruptions: How do volcanic eruptions contribute to the formation of new landforms?

• By causing the erosion of existing landforms

• By depositing layers of lava and ash, which eventually solidify and create new landmasses.

• By creating underground caves and tunnels

• By reducing the landmass through explosive force

Tsunami formation: What are the possible causes of a tsunami?

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Global warming and climate change

• Meteor showers and asteroid impacts

• Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides

Tsunami formation: How does the shape of the seafloor affect the formation and impact of a tsunami?

• The shape of the seafloor can amplify or lessen the impact of a tsunami

• Tsunamis are only affected by the depth of the water, not the shape of the seafloor

• The shape of the seafloor has no impact on tsunami formation

• Tsunamis are caused by underwater volcanic eruptions, not the shape of the seafloor

Earthquake prediction: What are some of the methods used to predict earthquakes?

• Reading tea leaves and tarot cards

• Monitoring seismic activity, studying historical patterns, and analyzing changes in groundwater levels

• Consulting with psychics and mediums

• Analyzing cloud formations and weather patterns

Earthquake prediction: What are the challenges in accurately predicting the time and location of an earthquake?

• Human activities, ocean currents, and solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, and magnetic field changes

• Weather patterns, animal behavior, and moon phases

• Complexity of the Earth's crust, lack of reliable precursor signal, limited understanding of underlying processes