EES Module 6

1. What geological phenomenon occurs at divergent plate boundaries?

• 1. Effusive volcanoes

• 1. Explosive volcanoes

• 1. Transform earthquakes

• 1. Convergent earthquakes

1. Which type of lava is characteristic of effusive volcanoes?

• 1. Basaltic

• 1. Andesitic

• 1. Rhyolitic

• 1. Felsic

1. What is the primary cause of shallow earthquakes along transform boundaries?

• 1. Rocks sinking along fault lines

• 1. Rocks sliding past each other

• 1. Rocks being pushed together

• 1. Rocks being pulled apart

1. What is a primary hazard associated with earthquakes?

• 1. Pyroclastic flows

• 1. Lahars

• 1. Ground movement

• 1. Ash eruptions

1. What type of magma is associated with explosive volcanic eruptions?

• 1. Mafic

• 1. Intermediate

• 1. Felsic

• 1. Ultramafic

1. What atmospheric phenomenon is caused by volcanic eruptions that can lead to global cooling?

• 1. Accumulation of carbon dioxide

• 1. Destruction of ozone layer

• 1. Reflection of UV light by aerosols

• 1. Increase in greenhouse gases

1. How do seismometers contribute to earthquake prediction?

• 1. By measuring ground temperature

• 1. By detecting abnormal animal behavior

• 1. By recording ground movement and tremors

• 1. By measuring changes in atmospheric pressure

1. What technology is used for real-time monitoring of volcanic activity and issuing warnings to the public?

• 1. Satellite imagery

• 1. Seismometers

• 1. Early warning systems

• 1. Ground movement detectors

1. What is a primary purpose of building codes in areas prone to natural disasters?

• 1. To limit construction in dangerous areas

• 1. To provide guidelines for seismic-resistant construction

• 1. To ensure structural reinforcement against earthquakes

• 1. To divert lahars away from populated areas

1. How do East Coast Lows impact coastal areas?

• 1. By causing droughts

• 1. By leading to flash flooding

• 1. By increasing bushfire risk

• 1. By triggering landslides