Earth's Geological Events Quiz
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What are some of the natural events that contribute to changes on Earth's surface?

  • Tornadoes and hurricanes
  • Tidal waves and mudslides
  • Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions (correct)
  • Solar flares and lunar eclipses
  • How do typhoons impact Earth's landscapes?

  • By causing floods that lead to diseases and displacement (correct)
  • By creating new mountains and valleys
  • By removing topsoil and exposing bedrock
  • By triggering volcanic eruptions
  • What poses threats to human-made structures and causes accidents?

  • Earthquakes (correct)
  • Solar radiation
  • Landslides
  • Tornadoes
  • What contributes to the exacerbation of natural disasters?

    <p>Misuse of Earth's resources and climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which events occur as a result of the processes in Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Tropical storms and typhoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Chapter 6 in the study material?

    <p>Occurrences of earthquakes along the Philippine Fault Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of chapter 8 in the text?

    <p>The detection and mapping of hidden or blind faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the earthquake that hit the Visayas region on February 6, 2012?

    <p>Unmapped fault deep within Earth's crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to PHIVOLCS Director Dr. Renato Solidum Jr., what is the main challenge in detecting blind faults?

    <p>Detecting signs of existence before earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of PHIVOLCS in response to the earthquake in the Visayas region?

    <p>Intensifying efforts to locate and map hidden or blind faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'blind faults' as used in the text?

    <p>Faults that do not show signs of existence until after they have caused earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most devastating effect of the earthquake in the Visayas region?

    <p>Loss of lives near the epicenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization reported that the earthquake in the Visayas region was caused by an unmapped fault deep within Earth's crust?

    <p>Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was raised after the earthquake in the Visayas region?

    <p>'A tsunami alert'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Exhibit disaster preparedness' is associated with which learning objective mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Develop consciousness of warning signs related to earthquakes accordingly'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'EARTHQUAKES - are located by EPICENTER or FOCUS - occur along FAULTS.' What concept is discussed in this statement?

    <p>The relationship between earthquakes, epicenter/focus, and faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

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