WorksheetsPhysical Processes Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following best describes the movement of the ground during an earthquake?
Gradual and slow
Sudden and rapid
Continuous and steady
Intermittent and weak
What is the main cause of the movement of the ground during an earthquake?
Erosion
Volcanic eruptions
Shifts in the earth's crust
Tidal forces
What is a hurricane?
A) A small storm that forms on land
B) A massive storm that forms in the ocean
C) A type of earthquake
D) A tornado that forms in the desert
Which of the following best describes a tsunami?
A series of massive waves caused by natural events near bodies of water
A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground
A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather
Which of the following is NOT a natural event that can cause a tsunami?
Earthquakes
Landslides
Volcanic eruptions
Snowstorms
What must a tornado make contact with to be classified as such?
Only the surface of the earth
Only cumulonimbus clouds
Both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus or cumulus clouds
Only cumulus clouds
What is one of the impacts of physical processes on property?
Creation of new landforms
Destruction of property and crops
Increase in property value
Renovation of old buildings
What type of changes can physical processes cause in the environment?
Geographical changes
Technological changes
Cultural changes
Political changes
Which of the following is a common effect of hurricanes on coastal areas?
Increased agricultural productivity
Severe flooding and property damage
Formation of new mountains
Decrease in sea levels
Which of the following best describes a tornado?
A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground
A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather
This is the result of ...
a flood
an earthquake
a drought
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