10 Questions
What is the major psychological impact mentioned in the text?
Grief and psychological trauma
Which type of earthquake occurs when tectonic plates are spreading or separating from each other?
Divergent earthquake
What is the biological impact mentioned in the text related to earthquakes?
Chronic and permanent illness due to nuclear radiation
Which environmental impact is listed in the text as a consequence of forest fires caused by earthquakes?
Loss of forest
What economic impact is NOT mentioned in the text as a consequence of earthquakes?
Increase in agricultural productivity
Which type of hazard arises through the interaction of natural processes and human activity?
Quasi hazard
Which of the following is classified as a geologic hazard?
Earthquake
What are common long-term impacts of natural hazards according to the text?
Destruction of vital infrastructure
Which type of hazard is directly a result of human activity?
Technological (Human-made) hazard
What type of hazard includes mass movements like landslides, mudslides, and avalanches?
Geologic hazard
Test your knowledge on the different types of hazards classification, including natural hazards, quasi-hazards, and technological (human-made) hazards. Learn about the sources of harm and their categorization based on their origin and characteristics.
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