Tectonic Hazards Quiz

What is the 'Ring of Fire' known for?

• Frequent and intense tectonic events

• Being a peaceful oceanic region

• Having no volcanic activity

• Being a desert area

Which type of plate boundary involves plates colliding?

• Static boundaries

• Transform boundaries

• Divergent boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

What happens at divergent boundaries?

• Plates slide past each other

• Plates remain stationary

• Plates collide

• Plates move apart

Which plate boundary is associated with the San Andreas Fault?

• Transform boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

• Divergent boundaries

• Static boundaries

Why are areas with high population density near plate boundaries more vulnerable?

• They are more affected by tectonic hazards

• They have better infrastructure

• They are less likely to experience earthquakes

• They are located far from plate boundaries

Which factor can amplify the damage caused by earthquakes?

• Dense forests

• Flat terrain

• Steep slopes and loose soil

• Calm weather

Why are less developed countries more vulnerable to tectonic hazards?

• Stronger buildings

• Poorer infrastructure and emergency response

• Better technology

• More resources

Which region is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• Antarctica

• Greenland

• Sahara Desert

• Japan

What causes significant seismic activity in the Himalayan Mountains?

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates

Which region experiences frequent earthquakes due to the interaction of the African and Eurasian plates?

• Mediterranean region

• Arctic region

• Amazon rainforest

• Australian outback