Physical Processes

What is 'The Ring of Fire'?

• A site where wild fires often take place

• An area around the pacific ocean with most of the world's volcanoes

• A rare volcano that is ring-like in shape

• A reference to the Lord of the Rings movie

Why do people choose to live on or near active volcanoes?

• Tourism

• The presence of fine metals (copper, gold etc.)

• Mineral rich soil for farming

• All of the above

People living on or near active volcanoes pay less for hot water

• True

• False

Scientists can predict the next earthquake/tsunami well in advance

• True

• False

Not all earthquakes are followed by a tsunami

• True

• False

One of the most earthquake prone countries in the world is...

• Japan

• Canada

• India

• Sweden

What can we do to lessen earthquake damage to settlements?

• A) Build a wall

• B) Form an evacuation plan

• C) Build earthquake resistant structures

• D) Both B & C

What is desertification?

• The title of Taylor Swift's new album

• The abandonment of a settlement

• Arable land turning to desert due to reduced rainfall

• The purposeful conversion of land into desert

Where is the Great Green Wall Project taking place?

• South Korea

• Norway

• Nigeria

• China

Human activities can cause landslides

• True

• False