Earth Level 5&6 Pre-test Quiz (2A)

Which of the following is an example of a sudden geological change?

• Erosion

• Earthquake

• Soil formation

• Sedimentation

How can the impacts of volcanic eruptions be reduced?

• By planting more trees

• By using early warning systems

• By building taller buildings

• By increasing rainfall

What natural hazard is most likely to cause a tsunami?

• Wildfire

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

Which force keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

What is the primary cause of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

Which of the following can help reduce the impact of floods?

• Building dams and levees

• Increasing deforestation

• Constructing more roads

• Draining wetlands

What is the main reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Moon's phases

• Solar flares

Which natural hazard is most likely to be caused by prolonged dry conditions?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Wildfire

• Flood

How does gravity affect the planets in our solar system?

• It causes them to spin faster

• It keeps them in orbit around the Sun

• It makes them change colour

• It increases their temperature

What technological innovation can help predict earthquakes?

• Seismographs

• Thermometers

• Barometers

• Anemometers