Grade 8 ESS quiz 2

Which technology is used to detect and warn about tsunamis?

• Weather forecasting

• Tsunami warning systems

• Firebreaks

• Seismic-resistant buildings

Which technology is used to alleviate wildfires?

• Tsunami warning systems

• Firebreaks

• Early warning systems

• Seismic-resistant buildings

What is an earthquake?

• Sudden shaking of the ground

• A powerful storm

• Flood warning systems

• Large sea waves

What is the impact of tsunamis?

• Loss of life

• Habitat destruction

• Flooding

• Wind damage

What is the impact of wildfires?

• Air pollution

• Property damage

• Water contamination

• Economic loss

What is the impact of hurricanes?

• Flooding, destruction, loss of life

• Damage, injuries, economic loss

• Wind damage, flooding

• Habitat destruction, air pollution

What is the impact of floods?

• Flooding, destruction, loss of life

• Habitat destruction, air pollution

• Damage, injuries, economic loss

• Property damage, water contamination

What is the technology used for earthquakes?

• Weather forecasting, storm shelters

• Flood barriers, drainage systems

• Tsunami warning systems, sea walls

• Seismic-resistant buildings, early warning systems

What is the technology used for tsunamis?

• Flood barriers, drainage systems

• Weather forecasting, storm shelters

• Tsunami warning systems, sea walls

• Seismic-resistant buildings, early warning systems

What is the technology used for hurricanes?

• Seismic-resistant buildings, early warning systems

• Tsunami warning systems, sea walls

• Weather forecasting, storm shelters

• Flood barriers, drainage systems