Hazardous Environments Revision quiz (tectonic hazards)

What is a hotspot in geological terms?

• A location where two tectonic plates meet

• An super-heated area in the mantle where heat rises, causing volcanic activity

• A region with frequent earthquakes

• A place with high temperatures on the Earth's surface

Which type of volcano is typically found at constructive plate boundaries?

• Composite volcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano

What is the most common cause of a tsunami?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake under the sea

• Landslide

• Meteorite impact

Which of the following is a characteristic of a composite volcano?

• Gentle slopes and runny lava

• Steep slopes and explosive eruptions

• Formed from layers of ash and lava

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A region in the Atlantic Ocean with frequent volcanic activity

• An area in the Pacific Ocean with a high number of earthquakes and volcanoes

• A hotspot in the Indian Ocean

• A volcanic region in Africa

How are earthquakes measured?

• Richter scale

• Mercalli scale

• Both A and B

• Fujita scale

What is the main difference between a tsunami and a normal wave?

• Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes while normal waves are caused by wind.

• Tsunamis have a shorter wave length

• Tsunamis form more regularly than regular waves

• Tsunamis are caused by volcanic eruptions, while normal waves are caused by landslides

Which of the following is a primary effect of an earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Building collapse

• Landslide

• All of the above

What is a pyroclastic flow?

• A slow-moving lava flow

• A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter

• A type of earthquake wave

• A type of volcanic ash

Which of the following is a secondary effect of a volcanic eruption?

• Lava flow

• Ash cloud

• Climate change

• Earthquake