Quiz on Changes in Landforms

Undersea volcanoes can lead to tsunamis. By studying undersea volcanoes, scientists are better able to predict where tsunamis might occur. This gives coastal communities advanced warning to prepare for a tsunami. How might swath bathymetry aid scientists in studying undersea volcanoes?

• by identifying any ecosystems present near undersea volcanoes

• by determining the activity of undersea volcanoes

• by measuring the water temperature around undersea volcanoes

• by revealing the location of undersea volcanoes

Technological advancements, such as the wind vane, barometer, and thermometer were invented to help people forecast the weather. Many other instruments, such as weather satellites and radar, have also been created to help with weather forecasting. Advances in weather forecasting techniques contribute many important things such as

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Which of the following options describes the ability to predict storms?

• the ability to change the weather.

• the ability to predict storms.

• the ability to make storms change direction.

• the ability to prevent storms.

Mass wasting is the rapid down-slope movement of rock and soil from a mountain or steep hill. If massive amounts of rock and soil land in a body of water, a tsunami can be the result. Which of the following measures could help to reduce the negative effects of catastrophic mass-wasting events?

• All major slopes at risk of mass wasting could be identified and monitored.

• Homes and businesses could be built along the banks of nearby bodies of water.

• Any trees or other plants growing along the slope could be removed.

• Concrete or other heavy materials could be placed atop the slope to stabilize it.

A seismological study finds that there will likely be a large increase in the number of earthquakes occurring in a certain area. What action would most likely be taken to control the damage that could occur?

• Action would be taken to prevent the earthquakes from occurring.

• Buildings in the area would be designed to withstand the earthquakes.

Scientists use satellite images to provide greater details of atmospheric conditions. The image below was taken by a satellite, using infrared satellite imagery. The colors in the image represent varying cloud height. Because tall clouds often indicate possible precipitation, scientists can use these types of images to predict future weather conditions. This type of technology can create images based on heat given off by the clouds. Visible light is not required for these kinds of images to be created. Which of the following describes the greatest benefit of this type of technology?

• It can be used to change the direction of hurricanes so that they do not hit large cities.

• It can be used whether it is day or night to locate storm activity and give people time to prepare for severe weather.

• It can be used to prevent cold fronts from forming and moving into a particular area.

• It can be used to provide instant information about general climate patterns of a particular area.

Many houses along the Gulf Coast are built on stilts. What purpose does this design most likely serve?

• It prevents the occurrence of a fire.

• It prevents hurricane wind damage.

• It provides protection during blizzards.

• It protects the house from flooding.

Wetlands are shallow areas covered by water. Wetlands are able to absorb a tremendous amount of water. Wetlands could reduce the effects of which of the following weather hazards?

• tornadoes

• floods

• blizzards

• earthquakes

Why is it important for flood forecast maps to be able to be used to predict flooding in an entire region?

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Which of the following is a way that humans can prevent erosion?

• making new buildings

• paving land

• planting new plants and trees

• building highways