Enviromental Issues (Jorge Capitan and Alba Buendia)

What is the technical definition of a natural disaster?

• A type of weather change

• Any occurrence caused by natural phenomena that leads to significant loss of life, environment, or infrastructure.

• A simple environmental event like rainfall.

• A human-made issue.

Which of the following is not considered a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood

• Air pollution

What is a hurricane?

• A mild rainstorm.

• A spinning tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

• A geological disaster.

• A type of earthquake.

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• Lightning storms.

• Undersea earthquakes.

• Tornadoes forming over water.

• Glacial melting.

Where do volcanic eruptions commonly occur?

• In desert regions.

• Along tectonic plate boundaries.

• In the ocean's depths only.

• In areas with frequent tornadoes.

Which of these processes is an example of a geological natural disaster?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Both

Which human activity increases the risk of natural disasters like wildfires?

• Recycling waste.

• Using solar energy.

• Deforestation

• Growing forests

What can governments do to reduce the effects of natural disasters?

• Build strong warning systems.

• Ignore potential risks

• Prevent disasters entirely

• Only rely on technology

Which action can individuals take to prepare for natural disasters?

• Avoid evacuation plans.

• Create safety and emergency kits.

• Cause deforestation for safety.

• Wait for help without preparation

How can technology help with disaster management?

• By monitoring risks using drones and satellites.

• By creating more natural disasters

• By preventing all times of natural disasters

• By replacing traditional safety systems entirely