Geological Processes and Hazards
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What is primarily responsible for the formation of sinkholes?

  • Soil compaction and human activities (correct)
  • Underground water management systems
  • Natural erosion and soil erosion
  • Inadequate construction methods
  • Which of the following processes is NOT typically classified as a geological hazard?

  • Gravity-induced landslides
  • Flooding from heavy rainfall (correct)
  • Erosion due to human activity
  • Earthquakes caused by tectonic movements
  • In the context of geological hazards, which statement about landslides is true?

  • Landslides can be entirely prevented through construction.
  • They involve the downward movement of various materials due to gravity. (correct)
  • They are solely caused by volcanic activity.
  • Landslides can occur only in mountainous areas.
  • Which of the following is a significant contributing factor to sinkhole formation?

    <p>Weak areas beneath the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes hydrometeorological hazards from geological hazards?

    <p>Integration of atmospheric conditions and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geological Processes

    • Shape and alter Earth's landscape over time
    • Refer to natural processes

    Sinkholes

    • Collapse of the ground surface
    • Caused by underground voids or weakened areas
    • Natural erosion, soil compaction, or human activity can cause formation

    Landslides

    • Downward movement of rock, soil, or organic material due to gravity
    • Major Types:
      • Rockfalls
      • Slumps
      • Flows
      • Creep
      • Debris Avalanches

    Signs & Warnings of Landslides

    • Cracks in the ground
    • Tilting or leaning of structures
    • Changes in drainage patterns
    • Sudden appearance of springs
    • Trees leaning or tilting uphill

    Hydrometeorological Hazards

    • Refer to natural atmospheric, hydrological, or oceanographic processes
    • Threaten life, property, and the environment

    Types of Hydrometeorological Hazards

    • Floods:
      • Excess water covering normally dry land
      • Caused by heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, or coastal storms
    • Droughts:
      • Shortage of water supply
      • Caused by lack of rainfall and low water levels
    • Storms:
      • Strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning
      • Tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes
    • Tsunamis:
      • Giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
    • Storm Surges:
      • Rise in sea level caused by strong winds during storms
    • Coastal Erosion:
      • Wearing away of land along shorelines
      • Caused by waves, currents, and tides

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    Explore the various geological processes that shape the Earth's surface and the hazards they can cause, such as sinkholes and landslides. This quiz covers the signs of landslides, types of hydrometeorological hazards, and their impacts on the environment and human life.

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