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Worksheets1 Tectonic hazards end of topic quiz
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is a natural hazard?
A severe event caused by natural processes that can disrupt human life
A predictable and regular natural event with a large impact on humans
A severe event that only has social impacts
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Which of the following is considered a hydrological hazard?
Earthquake
Flood
Volcanic eruption
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What is 'hazard risk'?
The places where a natural hazard will occur
The timing of natural disasters
The probability of being affected by a natural hazard
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the increased risk of natural hazards?
Technological advancements
Poverty
Urbanisation
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Which group of natural hazards includes snowstorms and blizzards?
Geophysical
Atmospheric
Hydrological
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How does climate change affect natural hazards?
Raises the global average temperature
It raises sea levels and generates more extreme weather
Increases the severity of earthquakes
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Which of these is an example of an atmospheric hazard?
Tsunami
Drought
Landslide
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How do economic conditions affect the risk of natural hazards?
Wealthier areas are always less at risk
Economic conditions have no influence on natural hazards
Limited economic resources can increase vulnerability
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What role does geographic location play in hazard risk?
It is the only factor that matters in risk assessment
Certain locations are more at risk than others
Geographic location has no impact on hazard risk
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How does population density influence natural hazard risk?
Higher density always means higher risk
Population density has no effect on risk
Dense populations can worsen the effects of a hazard
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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
Gravitational pull of the moon
Convection currents within the mantle
Magnetic fields of the Earth
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What type of plate margin is NOT associated with volcanic eruptions?
Destructive margins
Constructive margins
Conservative margins
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Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?
Along tectonic plate margins
In the center of tectonic plates
At random locations on Earth
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What is the 'Ring of Fire' known for?
Its significant volcanic activity
Its role in global warming
Being an underwater mountain range
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What are the characteristics of oceanic crust?
dense and thin
dense and thick
less dense and thin
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Which of the following is a feature created by destructive plate margins?
New crust
Subduction zone
Mid-ocean ridges
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What is the main reason volcanoes form at hot spots?
Continental drift
Impact of meteorites
Thin magma breaking through the crust
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What can the collision of two continental plates create?
Deep sea trenches
Volcanic islands
Mountain ranges
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What is one reason people may choose to live in tectonic hazard zones?
For the potential economic benefits from natural resources
Earthquake-proof buildings removes the risk
The climate is usually more temperate in these zones
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Which type of soil, beneficial for agriculture, is often found in tectonic hazard zones?
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Volcanic soil
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How does geothermal energy benefit Iceland?
It's a leading export product
It provides a significant portion of the country's electricity
It is used exclusively in the transportation sector
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In what way has Iceland capitalised on its tectonic activity for construction?
Importing construction materials from tectonic regions
Using volcanic rocks as building materials
Building entirely underground structures
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What makes earthquake-resistant buildings crucial in tectonic hazard zones?
They completely eliminate the risk of damage from earthquakes
They ensure no earthquakes will ever occur
They reduce the risk of damage from earthquakes
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How does the tectonic setting of Iceland contribute to its energy supply?
It has led to the discovery of large oil reserves
It allows the exploitation of geothermal energy for heating and electricity
It provides a steady wind for wind turbines
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What is a common reason for communities to settle in tectonic hazard zones despite the risks?
There is often a lack of housing elsewhere
The areas are usually more economically affordable
The regions offer unique employment opportunities such as tourism and farming
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What percentage of Iceland's buildings are heated using geothermal energy?
25%
50%
90%
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What aspect of Iceland's tectonic activity attracts tourists?
The regular occurrence of small earthquakes
The dramatic landscapes created by volcanic activity such as geysers
The warming climate
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What is one method used to monitor volcanoes?
Temperature sensing from space
Installing weather balloons near craters
Observing animal behavior for signs of distress
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Why are earthquake drills important?
They can stop an earthquake from happening
They help people stay alert and prepared for an actual event
They are a legal requirement for all citizens
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What does ground deformation monitoring detect?
Air quality changes around a volcano
Movement in the Earth's crust indicating potential volcanic activity
The moisture content of the soil
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What is a benefit of using remote sensing in monitoring volcanic activity?
It can stop lava flows
It detects heat increases indicating potential eruptions
It measures the color changes in the lava
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Which is NOT a planning strategy for reducing tectonic hazard risks?
Mapping areas for potential new buildings
Conducting risk assessments
Creating hazard maps for emergency planning
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What is one of the warning signs of a volcanic eruption?
Sudden drop in local water tables
Decrease in local bird populations
Swelling of the volcano's sides as magma rises
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Which technology is NOT typically used for monitoring tectonic hazards?
Laser beams for ground deformation
Ice-core analysis
Seismographs for recording microquakes
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What historical records help in planning for earthquake risks?
Previous socio-economic trends in the area
Past earthquake patterns and their impacts
Records of ancient volcanic eruptions only
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How do seismic graphs help with volcano monitoring?
They measure the size of the volcano
They record microquakes indicating magma movement
They track the migration of animals fleeing the area
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What is an effective method to protect against lava flows from volcanoes?
Using ice to cool down the lava
Diverting the flow with barriers and channels
Spraying the lava with large quantities of water
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What is a key feature of a constructive plate margin?
Plates move apart, allowing magma to surface
Plates slide past each other without magma surfacing
Plates collide, causing mountain formation
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What geological feature is commonly formed at a destructive plate margin?
Mid-ocean ridges
Composite volcanoes
Transform faults
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What happens when two continental plates collide at a destructive margin?
They create deep ocean trenches
They form mountain ranges like the Himalayas
They slide past each other causing little to no activity
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What type of natural disaster is most associated with conservative (transform) plate margins?
Volcanic eruptions
Subduction zones
Earthquakes
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What happens to oceanic crust at a destructive margin?
It is created
It is transformed into continental crust
It melts and may lead to volcanic activity
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Why do earthquakes occur at constructive plate margins?
As the crust breaks apart, it causes earthquakes
Due to magma rising and creating pressure
Due to plates sliding past each other
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Which of the following is not a result of plate movements at a destructive plate margin?
Earthquakes
Formation of new crust
Volcanic eruptions
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Why are there no volcanoes at conservative margins?
Because the crust is too thick
Because there is no subduction or magma creation
Because the climate is too cold
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What is created when magma rises at a constructive plate margin?
Deep sea trenches
Fold mountains
Mid-ocean ridges
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What is a common occurrence when oceanic crust collides with continental crust?
The creation of a new continent
The older, denser plate subducts, potentially causing volcanic activity
The formation of a large delta
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How does the subduction of oceanic crust lead to earthquakes?
It causes the mantle to overheat
It increases the pressure on the continental crust
It builds up tension and friction that is released as the crust breaks or moves
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