Natural Disasters: Earthquakes Quiz

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In addition to damaging buildings, what other hazards can earthquakes trigger?

  • Forest fires and oil spills
  • Landslides and tsunamis (correct)
  • Tornadoes and hurricanes
  • Droughts and famines

What are some examples of major natural disasters?

  • Volcanic eruptions and hailstorms
  • Tornadoes and wildfires
  • Earthquakes and tsunamis (correct)
  • Blizzards and heatwaves

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

  • Human activities
  • Excessive rainfall
  • Global warming
  • A disturbance on the earth's surface (correct)

Apart from causing damage to buildings, what other hazards can earthquakes trigger?

<p>Landslides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

<p>Movement of the earth's crust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT classified as a major natural disaster?

<p>Tornado (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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