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What is primarily responsible for the formation of sinkholes?
Which of the following processes is NOT typically classified as a geological hazard?
In the context of geological hazards, which statement about landslides is true?
Which of the following is a significant contributing factor to sinkhole formation?
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What distinguishes hydrometeorological hazards from geological hazards?
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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
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Floods:
- Excess water covering normally dry land
- Caused by heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, or coastal storms
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Droughts:
- Shortage of water supply
- Caused by lack of rainfall and low water levels
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Storms:
- Strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning
- Tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes
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Tsunamis:
- Giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
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Storm Surges:
- Rise in sea level caused by strong winds during storms
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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.
