Potential World-Ending Events Quiz

What is the Kesler syndrome?

• A chain reaction of orbital debris destroying satellites

• A type of volcanic eruption

• An earthquake along the San Andreas fault

• A solar flare event

What is the potential impact of the Lake Toba supervolcano erupting?

• It could lead to a solar flare

• It could cause orbital debris

• It could black out the sun and trigger tsunamis

• It could cause a massive earthquake

What could a high-intensity solar flare potentially do to Earth?

• Increase global temperatures

• Destroy electrical systems and satellites

• Cause a volcanic eruption

• Trigger a massive earthquake

What is the 'big one' in the context of the San Andreas fault?

• A large asteroid impact

• A massive earthquake

• A significant solar flare

• A supervolcano eruption

What is a potential consequence of climate change if the Earth warms by 4 to 6°C?

• A higher risk of asteroid impacts

• More frequent solar flares

• Destruction of coastlines and agriculture

• Increased volcanic activity