30 Questions
What type of natural events are classified as natural hazards?
Extreme natural events that can cause loss of life and damage
What is the primary cause of convection currents in the Earth's mantle?
The heat from the Earth's core
What is the result of constructive plate movement?
The creation of new land
What is the purpose of seismometers?
To measure earth movement
What is the term for the process of older plates sinking into the mantle, pulling newer plates along behind?
Slab Pull and Ridge Push
What is the primary goal of long-term responses to tectonic hazards?
To reduce the likelihood of future hazards
What has been the average increase in the earth’s temperature since 1900?
1 degree
Which region is expected to experience an increase in crop yields due to climate change?
Northern Europe
What is a consequence of melting ice in the Arctic Ocean?
Increased shipping and extraction of oil and gas reserves
What is a consequence of warmer rivers?
Affect on marine wildlife
What is an environmental benefit of planting more trees?
More trees to absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
What is an alternative energy source that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions?
Solar or wind energy
What is the main purpose of base isolators in reinforced buildings?
To absorb seismic movement and reduce damage
Why do people continue to live in areas of natural hazard risk?
All of the above reasons
What type of plate movement can create fold mountains and earthquakes?
Collision of two continental plates
What is a common location for volcanoes and earthquakes?
Where tectonic plates meet
What is the main purpose of monitoring data and past event patterns?
To predict earthquakes and volcanoes
Why do some areas have a low risk of natural hazards?
Because they have well-prepared emergency services
What was a major reason why Nepal suffered greatly from earthquakes?
Poor infrastructure and lack of preparedness
What drives the global atmospheric circulation?
The concentration of insolation at the equator
What occurs when air rises under low pressure conditions in a tropical storm?
Strong winds form and draw in more air and moisture
What is a consequence of hail in a tropical storm?
Damage to property and crops
What happens when a tropical storm meets land?
It loses its source of heat and moisture, and loses power
What is a consequence of thunderstorms in a tropical storm?
Lightning can cause fires or even death
What is the main purpose of carbon capture?
To reduce the amount of emissions into the atmosphere
What is the main goal of international agreements on carbon emissions?
To reduce carbon emissions globally
What is the main purpose of adapting agricultural systems to climate change?
To adapt to changing climate conditions and maintain crop yields
What is the main advantage of water transfer schemes?
Increasing water supply
What is the main purpose of reducing risk from rising sea levels?
To reduce the impact of rising sea levels
What is COP?
Conference of Parties
Learn about natural hazards, their primary and secondary effects, and the risk factors that contribute to their impact, including tectonic, climate, and human-related factors.
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