Natural Disasters and Hazards Quiz

Natural disasters often involve various events like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic activity.

A large event, like a significant earthquake, isn't a disaster if it affects a sparsely populated area with minimal human impact.

A natural hazard is a naturally occurring extreme weather event or geologic phenomenon that can negatively impact humans.

Hurricanes and floods are not examples of interior geological processes influencing hazards, but instead could be considered surface or exterior process.

Tornados, Floods, Landslides, Volcanic Activities, Hurricanes, Drought, Tsunamis and Mass Wasting are natural hazards that occur on Earth's surface or exterior.

Landslides are a natural hazard that can be triggered by various factors, but not by earthquakes.

A large, powerful tropical storm with very strong circular winds; also called a cyclone or typhoon.

Natural systems include terrestrial systems (land), marine systems (oceans), and freshwater systems (rivers and lakes).

Forest fires, motor vehicles, factories, and industries are significant sources of air pollution.

Earthquakes do not directly affect a region's climate.

Human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, have increased the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere trap more heat, causing a gradual rise in global temperatures.

A large mass of rock, soil, or debris that suddenly slides down a slope.

A giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

The process of magma (molten rock) rising to the surface of the Earth through a vent or opening.

A measurement of how much humans impact the natural world by using resources like land, water, and energy.

The amount of carbon dioxide emissions released by a person, organization, or activity, usually measured in tons of CO2.

The amount of land needed to grow crops for food, animal feed, and other products like oils and rubber.

The amount of land covered by human-made structures like buildings, roads, and infrastructure.

The area of the Arctic Ocean covered by sea ice, measured in millions of square kilometers.

Climate change refers to significant and persistent changes in an area's average weather patterns, including temperature, rainfall, and wind.

Water is composed of two elements: hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O).

Land pollution can contribute to global warming, as it can release greenhouse gases and disrupt natural ecosystems.

A resource that cannot be replenished at the same rate as it is used, making it finite.

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite.