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What primarily causes sinkholes?
What primarily causes sinkholes?
- Flooding
- Volcanic activity
- Natural erosion and human activity (correct)
- Earthquakes
Which of the following best describes a landslide?
Which of the following best describes a landslide?
- An upward movement of earth material
- A rise in groundwater levels
- Downward movement of materials due to gravity (correct)
- A type of volcanic eruption
What are hydrometeorological hazards primarily associated with?
What are hydrometeorological hazards primarily associated with?
- Plate tectonics
- Atmospheric and hydrological processes (correct)
- Solid earth processes
- Seismic activities
Which of these factors is NOT a cause of sinkholes?
Which of these factors is NOT a cause of sinkholes?
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Which type of geological hazard involves the collapse of the ground surface?
Which type of geological hazard involves the collapse of the ground surface?
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Study Notes
Geological Processes
- Earth's landscape is constantly changing because of natural processes
- These processes can pose hazards to people and the environment.
Sinkholes
- Occur when underground voids are created, causing the ground surface to collapse
- Caused by natural erosion, soil compaction, or human activity such as construction
- Four types of sinkholes exist, but the text does not specify them.
Landslides
- Occur when rock, soil, or organic material slides downwards due to gravity
- Five major types of landslides exist, but the text does not specify them.
- Signs and warnings of landslides include:
- Cracks in the ground
- Tilting trees
- Bulging or slumping of the ground
- Changes in the flow of water
- Sounds of movement
Hydrometeorological Hazards
- Natural events related to atmosphere, hydrology, or oceanography that threaten life and property
- Six types of hydrometeorological hazards:
- Floods - Overflowing of water from rivers or lakes onto land
- Droughts - Periods of unusually low rainfall, leading to water scarcity
- Tropical Cyclones - Powerful storms with high winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.
- Tornadoes - Rotating columns of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, known for destructive winds
- Storm Surges - Abnormal rise in sea level caused by a hurricane or other storm
- Tsunamis - Giant waves triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, or landslides
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