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  • tectonic hazards are caused by the movement of:
    the ground
    the Earth's core
    the water bed
    tectonic plates
  • How can droughts occur?
    Prolonged period of no rainfall
  • Tornadoes are larger than hurricanes.
    True
    False
  • How can climate change affect the frequency of natural hazards?
    It can increase extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and hurricanes.
  • Which hazard is most associated with prolonged lack of rainfall?
    Flood
    Drought
    Earthquake
    Volcanic Eruption
  • What are the types of tectonic plate movement?
    Transform, Divergent, Convergent
  • Name two primary effects of an earthquake.
    Building collapse, deaths, road damage, fires.
  • Give an example of a country that is heavily impacted by Earthquakes
    Japan, Indonesia, China, Peru, Mexico, The Philippines
  • What is the main cause of earthquakes?
    Movement of tectonic plates
  • What is tectonics?
    it is the movement of the tectonic plates in the earth's crust
  • What are the two types of atmospheric hazards?
    drought and weather
    weather and climate
    wind and weather
    climate and hydrological
  • Why do some countries suffer more damage from natural hazards than others?
    Differences in wealth, infrastructure, preparedness, and emergency response.
  • Early warning systems can help reduce deaths from natural hazards.
    False
    True
  • What is a natural hazard?
    a natural event that might cause harm
    a type of weather forecast
    a natural event that does cause harm
    a human-made problem
  • Give an example of a atmospheric hazard
    cyclone, hurricane, tornado, drought
  • What is a landslide?
    The movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope.
  • Name three categories of natural hazards
    atmospheric, hydrological, geomorphological, tectonic
  • Which natural hazard do you think is hardest to prepare for, and why?
    Your choice. (Points if explained correctly)
  • Which of these is a tectonic hazard?
    drought
    earthquake
    hurricane
    flood
  • which hazard is atmospheric?
    hurricane
    tsunami
    landslide
    volcano
  • A tsunami is usually caused by what...
    Earthquakes under the sea
  • A primary effect is...
    something that happens immediately
  • What is molten rock called when it reaches Earth’s surface?
    Ash
    Crust
    Lava
    Magma
  • Floods can occur after hurricanes.
    True
    False
  • A primary effect of a volcanic eruption is:
    burning trees
    lava flow
    disruption of flights
    houses breaking
  • Why are people encouraged to prepare emergency kits in hazard-prone areas?
    To improve survival and safety during disasters.
  • Which layer of Earth is broken into tectonic plates?
    Crust
    Mantle
    Outer Core
    Inner Core
  • What is the difference between weather and climate?
    weather is short-term, climate is long-term
  • Give an example of a hydrological hazard
    flood, tsunami, storm surge
  • Deforestation can increase the risk of landslides.
    True
    False
  • What is an earthquake?
    when the ground moves or shakes because of tectonic plate movement
  • Explain one advantage of earthquake-resistant buildings.
    They reduce injuries and damage during earthquakes.
  • A secondary effect is...
    something that happens after a period of time has passed
  • What category of hazard is a hurricane?
    Atmospheric
    Geological
    Hydrological
    Biological
  • What is the difference between magma and lava?
    Magma is underground; lava is on Earth’s surface.
  • How do tsunamis occur?
    earthquake under the water
  • Which is a hydrological hazard?
    cyclone
    flood
    volcanic eruption
    earthquake
  • Why is it important for people and countries to be prepared for natural hazards?
    save lives, prevent death and casualties, prevent loss of money or infrastructure
  • Volcanoes only occur on land.
    False
    True
  • How are forest fires created?
    primarily ignited by lightning strikes, volcanic activity, and hot, dry weather
  • Which of these is a geomorphological hazard?
    flood
    drought
    landslide
    cyclone
  • Which of these is a secondary effect of a volcanic eruption?
    toxic fumes
    Ash cloud
    lava flow
    Homelessness
  • Give an example of a country that has many volcanos
    New Zealand, Iceland, Indonesia, Chile, Japan
  • Hazard risk means:
    a weather warning
    a type of earthquake
    a scientific equation
    the chance that a hazard could affect people
  • What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
    Hurricanes and typhoons are the exact same weather phenomenon: a tropical cyclone. The only difference is where they occur in the world.
  • Which natural hazard is measured using the Richter scale?
    Droughts
    Floods
    Tornadoes
    Earthquakes
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