Natural Hazards intro revision quiz!

Fill in the blank: A natural danger or risk that will have a negative effect on people or the environment if it were to occur is called a _______.

• Hazard

• Benefit

• Advantage

• Opportunity

An incident which occurs when a hazard is realised is known as a _______.

• Hazard event

• Accident

• Disaster

• Emergency

Fill in the blank: The effect on people or areas is referred to as a _______.

• Disaster

• Event

• Incident

• Occurrence

Fill in the blank: The inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment is called _______.

• Vulnerability

• Resilience

• Adaptability

• Immunity

Fill in the blank: The potential of a natural hazard to cause damage is known as _______.

• Risk

• Hazard

• Threat

• Danger

Which sphere of the Earth is represented by the image of lava?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Ecosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which sphere of the Earth is represented by the image of lightning?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Ecosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which sphere of the Earth is represented by the image of a forest?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Ecosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which sphere of the Earth is represented by the image of ocean waves?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Ecosphere

• Hydrosphere

Biological hazards relate to ________.

• Biological hazards relate to organisms or substances produced by organisms that pose a threat to human health.

• Biological hazards relate to chemical reactions that occur in the environment.

• Biological hazards relate to physical forces that can cause harm to humans.

• Biological hazards relate to technological failures that impact human safety.