Geohazard Phenomena

Geohazard Phenomena

9th Grade

18 Qs

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Geohazard Phenomena

Geohazard Phenomena

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Other Sciences

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard? 

Tsunami 
Cyclone 
Hurricane 
Drought 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

In Georgia and much of the southeastern United States, heavy rainfall often comes from _____________ and tropical storms.

ice caps melting
the Ice Age
hurricanes
April showers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The city of Tokyo, Japan invests millions of dollars to preserve sand dunes on beaches, build seawalls, and design trenches to divert seawater. What geohazard are they preparing for? 

Earthquake
Sinkhole 
Landslide
Tsunami

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This hazard is caused by the chemical dissolution process in sandstone or chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks that causes erosion of the soil beneath the ground.

sinkhole
liquefaction
land subsidence
ground rupture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard? 

Volcanic Eruption 
Cyclone
Earthquake
Hurricane

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the BEST way you can help prepare for natural disasters?

Watch your pets for any unusual behavior.
Always carry a pint of water with you.
Keep the windows of your house closed at all times.
Make an emergency supply kit with your family.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a sign of an impending landslide?

Utility posts, trees, gates and walls of buildings tilt.
Utility lines underground breaks
Bulging ground appears.
all of these.

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