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Physical Processes Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following best describes the movement of the ground during an earthquake?

a)

Gradual and slow

b)

Sudden and rapid

c)

Continuous and steady

d)

Intermittent and weak

2.

What is the main cause of the movement of the ground during an earthquake?

a)

Erosion

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Shifts in the earth's crust

d)

Tidal forces

3.

What is a hurricane?

a)

A) A small storm that forms on land

b)

B) A massive storm that forms in the ocean

c)

C) A type of earthquake

d)

D) A tornado that forms in the desert

4.

Which of the following best describes a tsunami?

a)

A series of massive waves caused by natural events near bodies of water

b)

A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds

c)

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground

d)

A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather

5.

Which of the following is NOT a natural event that can cause a tsunami?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Landslides

c)

Volcanic eruptions

d)

Snowstorms

6.

What must a tornado make contact with to be classified as such?

a)

Only the surface of the earth

b)

Only cumulonimbus clouds

c)

Both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus or cumulus clouds

d)

Only cumulus clouds

7.

What is one of the impacts of physical processes on property?

a)

Creation of new landforms

b)

Destruction of property and crops

c)

Increase in property value

d)

Renovation of old buildings

8.

What type of changes can physical processes cause in the environment?

a)

Geographical changes

b)

Technological changes

c)

Cultural changes

d)

Political changes

9.

Which of the following is a common effect of hurricanes on coastal areas?

a)

Increased agricultural productivity

b)

Severe flooding and property damage

c)

Formation of new mountains

d)

Decrease in sea levels

10.

Which of the following best describes a tornado?

a)

A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground

b)

A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds

c)

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground

d)

A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather

11.

This is the result of ...

a)

a flood

b)

an earthquake

c)

a drought

d)

the Hulk