Geologic Processes and Hazards Quiz

What is the term for the mass movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to gravity?

• Erosion

• Landslide

• Avalanche

• Flood

Which of the following is a phenomenon where sediments behave like liquid during ground shaking?

• Mudflow

• Tsunami

• Liquefaction

• Ground shaking

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Floods

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard caused by earthquakes?

• Ground shaking

• Landslide

• Volcanic eruption

• Liquefaction

What is the term for the hot or cold mixtures of water and volcanic debris?

• Lahar

• Tephra

• Pyroclastic flow

• Lava flow

Which human activity can trigger landslides?

• Mining

• Gardening

• Planting trees

• Recycling

What is the main purpose of a hazard map?

• To show tourist attractions

• To indicate risk areas and evacuation routes

• To display population density

• To illustrate geological formations

Which of the following is a practical way to prepare for an earthquake?

• Create a disaster plan with your family

• Stay indoors during a quake

• Ignore the risks

• Avoid discussing earthquakes

What is the term for the downward flow of fine-grained materials like clay and silt?

• Rockfall

• Debris flow

• Mudflow

• Earthflow

Which of the following is a condition that can trigger a landslide?

• Urban areas

• Dense forests

• Steep slopes

• Flat terrain