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Seismic activity terjadi ketika...

  • Gelombang seismik tidak pernah mencapai permukaan bumi.
  • Gerakan lempeng tektonik menyebabkan gelombang seismik merambat ke permukaan bumi. (correct)
  • Gelombang seismik hanya terjadi di lautan.
  • Gelombang seismik dilepaskan oleh manusia.

    • Bencana alam yang dikaitkan dengan interaksi air dan atmosfer disebut...

  • Fenomena vulkanik.
  • Aktivitas seismik.
  • Pemanasan global.
  • Fenomena hidrometeorologi. (correct)

    • Apa yang menyebabkan timbulnya gempa bumi?

  • Perubahan cuaca secara tiba-tiba.
  • Eksploitasi hutan secara berlebihan.
  • Pemanasan global yang ekstrem.
  • Gerakan lempeng tektonik. (correct)

    • Apa akibat dari aktivitas seismik yang terjadi?

    <p>Gelombang tsunami.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manakah dari berikut ini yang termasuk dalam fenomena hidrometeorologi?

    <p>Banjir bandang.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa jenis dampak yang dapat ditimbulkan oleh aktivitas seismik?

    <p>Merusak ekosistem dan pemukiman manusia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manakah peristiwa alam berikut yang disebutkan dalam teks sebagai salah satu badai topan paling merusak dalam sejarah AS?

    <p>Badai Katrina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa tipe bencana alam yang ditandai dengan letusan lava, abu, aliran piroklastik, lahar, seperti yang disebutkan dalam teks?

    <p>Letusan gunung berapi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa faktor alami yang menyebabkan perubahan iklim secara alami sebagaimana dijelaskan dalam teks?

    <p>Variasi dalam arus laut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peristiwa alam apa yang disebutkan dalam teks sebagai penyebab kerugian besar di Filipina pada tahun 1991?

    <p>Erupsi Gunung Pinatubo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang menyebabkan pemanasan global menurut teks?

    <p>Emisi gas rumah kaca dari pembakaran bahan bakar fosil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang memungkinkan ilmuwan untuk mendapatkan wawasan berharga tentang kondisi masa lalu, sekarang, dan masa depan planet kita menurut teks?

    <p>Studi geologi, meteorologi, ekologi, biologi evolusioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang diharapkan organisasi dapat ketahui tentang kandidat melalui Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)?

    <p>Kemampuan kandidat dalam menghadapi tekanan dan membuat keputusan cepat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang diungkapkan respons seorang kandidat terhadap situasi etis dalam Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)?

    <p>Kejujuran dan integritas kandidat dalam menghadapi situasi sulit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang diukur oleh Situational Judgment Tests (SJT) dengan menghadirkan situasi hipotetis tentang masalah etis?

    <p>Kejujuran dan integritas kandidat dalam mempertimbangkan etika.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang dipertimbangkan dalam proses kritis yang diterapkan oleh kandidat saat menjawab pertanyaan dalam Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)?

    <p>Kapabilitas kandidat dalam menunjukkan fleksibilitas pikiran.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Berikut adalah dampak positif dari Situational Judgment Tests (SJT), KECUALI...

    <p>Melatih kemampuan berpikir mekanis seperti komputer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang dimaksud dengan keterampilan berpikir kritis dalam konteks Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)?

    <p>Mengenali pola-pola yang muncul dalam situasi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apakah yang merupakan ciri khas seorang penyelesaian masalah yang efektif dalam konteks SJT?

    <p>Mampu memecah tugas yang kompleks menjadi langkah-langkah terkelola.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bagaimana SJTs membantu organisasi menilai integritas dan karakter seorang calon?

    <p>Dengan menggunakan pertanyaan etika untuk melihat kesesuaian keputusan calon dengan prinsip-prinsip etika yang diakui.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa peran penting dari keterampilan penalaran logis dalam kesuksesan peserta dalam SJTs?

    <p>Memperhitungkan risiko secara menyeluruh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa signifikansi dari kandidat yang mampu mengidentifikasi detail relevan, mempertimbangkan hasil yang mungkin, dan memilih respons terbaik dalam SJTs?

    <p>Kandidat tersebut memiliki kemungkinan besar penilaian tinggi dalam SJTs karena pendekatannya yang analitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Natural Events: Forces of Nature That Shape Our World

    Natural events refer to occurrences that happen without human intervention, often driven by natural processes such as geological, atmospheric, hydrological, climatic, volcanic, glacial or biotic phenomena. These events can range from gentle like thunderstorms to catastrophic like earthquakes and hurricanes, each with their own unique characteristics and consequences. They have been shaping our world since time immemorial, impacting everything from ecosystems and landscapes to weather patterns and even human settlements. Here's a brief overview of some major types of natural events.

    Seismic Activity

    Earthquakes are one of the most well-known examples of seismic activity. When the earth experiences tectonic plate movement, it causes tremendous stress on its surface and leads to seismic waves being released which travel through the ground until they reach the surface and cause vibrations we perceive as an earthquake. Earthquakes come in various sizes, from tiny tremors hardly noticeable to mega quakes with devastating effects. Notably, the largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, reaching magnitude 9.2.

    Hydrometeorological Phenomena

    These are events associated with water and atmosphere interactions such as storm surges, floods, droughts, tornadoes, blizzards, cyclones, monsoons, tsunamis, ice storms, extreme heatwaves, wildfires among others. For example, Hurricane Katrina is one of the most destructive tropical cyclone storms in U.S history causing over $80 billion worth of damage. Other notable examples include the widespread flooding caused by Cyclone Idai in Southern Africa in 2019 and the severe wildfire season experienced across California in 2020.

    Volcanoes & Eruptions

    Volcanoes are another significant type of natural event characterized by eruption of lava, ash, pyroclastic flows, mudflows or lahars. Such eruptions can lead to disastrous situations like loss of life and property. Mount Pinatubo eruption in the Philippines (1991) and Mount St Helens explosion in Washington State (1980) are two famous incidents that had enormous impacts globally.

    Climates change naturally over time due to variations in ocean currents, solar radiation, greenhouse gas levels, and other factors. However, human activities also contribute significantly to climate changes. Over recent decades, there has been increasing concern about global warming caused largely by greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels. This issue raises broader questions regarding sustainability and environmental protection.

    In summary, understanding these diverse natural events requires careful study of geology, meteorology, ecology, evolutionary biology - all interconnected fields within science itself. By studying them closely, scientists obtain valuable insights into past, present, future conditions of our planet as well as how humans interact with nature. So whether you're a student interested in learning more about forces of nature or just someone curious to know what happens beyond your backyard; exploring this fascinating realm will broaden your perspective greatly!

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    Explore the diverse natural events that shape our world, from seismic activity like earthquakes to hydrometeorological phenomena such as hurricanes and wildfires, as well as volcanic eruptions and climate-related changes. Learn about these powerful forces of nature and their impacts on ecosystems, landscapes, weather patterns, and human settlements.

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