Quiz about Understanding Natural Hazards and Predictions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a tsunami warning system?

Accepted Answer

To detect undersea earthquakes and issue alerts

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To predict the exact time a tsunami will hit

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To prevent tsunamis from occurring

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To measure the height of waves

Question 2

Which technology is commonly used to track tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

Doppler radar

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Seismographs

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Barometers

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Anemometers

Question 3

What is the role of data monitoring technologies in natural hazard predictions?

Accepted Answer

To provide real-time data for analysis

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To create natural hazards

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To eliminate the need for human intervention

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To slow down natural hazards

Question 4

Which of the following is a common warning sign of an approaching tsunami?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly receding ocean water

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Sudden heavy rainfall

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Unusual animal behavior

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Increased wind speed

Question 5

What is the main advantage of using satellites in hurricane tracking?

Accepted Answer

They provide a wide view of storm systems

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They can stop hurricanes

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They are unaffected by weather conditions

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They can predict earthquakes

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a method used to monitor data for natural hazard predictions?

Accepted Answer

Social media posts

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Satellite imagery

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Ground-based sensors

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Weather balloons

Question 7

What is a common method for predicting tornado occurrences?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing atmospheric pressure changes

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Monitoring ocean currents

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Observing volcanic activity

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Tracking solar activity

Question 8

Which of the following is a limitation of current tsunami warning systems?

Accepted Answer

They may not provide enough time for evacuation

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They can predict the exact height of the tsunami

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They cannot detect undersea earthquakes

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They are only effective during the day

Question 9

What is the primary goal of hurricane tracking methods?

Accepted Answer

To predict the path and intensity of hurricanes

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To prevent hurricanes from forming

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To measure the temperature of the ocean

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To increase hurricane frequency

Question 10

TV announcements, radio, sirens, and posters are all used to ___?

Accepted Answer

warn communities of the danger

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mitigate/reduce damage

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detect tsunamis

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reduce and recycle

Question 11

Which event below is the most difficult to forecast because they often happen without warning?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Volcano

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Hurricane

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Blizzard

Question 12

A ________ is a rapidly circulating column of air resulting from warm and cold air masses colliding.

Accepted Answer

tornado

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tsunami

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volcano

Answer

hurricane

Question 13

Scientists can prevent volcanic eruptions.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

Scientists can predict when volcanic eruptions are most likely to occur.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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