Geography, Tectonic hazards,Weather/climate hazards including tropical storms,Climate change,

Question 1

What is a tectonic hazard?

Answer 1

A natural event caused by the movement of tectonic plates, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Question 2

True or False: Tropical storms are classified by their wind speed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The boundary where two tectonic plates meet is called a _____ zone.

Answer 3

fault

Question 4

What is the primary cause of climate change?

Answer 4

The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities.

Question 5

Which scale is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes?

Answer 5

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Question 6

What are the effects of climate change on weather patterns?

Answer 6

Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like storms, droughts, and heatwaves.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a tectonic plate boundary type? A) Convergent B) Divergent C) Static D) Transform

Answer 7

C) Static

Question 8

What is a tsunami?

Answer 8

A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, often due to earthquakes.

Question 9

True or False: Climate change can lead to rising sea levels.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The process of the Earth’s surface being worn away by wind and water is called _____.

Answer 10

erosion

Question 11

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Answer 11

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Question 12

Which phenomenon is characterized by a rapid increase in wind speed and heavy rainfall?

Answer 12

Tropical storm

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a consequence of tectonic hazards? A) Land subsidence B) Increased biodiversity C) Urban development D) Stable weather

Answer 13

A) Land subsidence

Question 14

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Answer 14

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

Question 15

True or False: Earthquakes can only occur at tectonic plate boundaries.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The warming of the Earth’s surface due to human activities is known as _____ change.

Answer 16

climate

Question 17

What is El Niño?

Answer 17

A climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a response to climate change? A) Ignoring the problem B) Renewable energy sources C) Increased fossil fuel use D) Deforestation

Answer 18

B) Renewable energy sources

Question 19

What is a volcanic eruption?

Answer 19

The release of magma, gases, and ash from a volcano.

Question 20

True or False: The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The phenomenon where warm air rises and cool air sinks is known as _____ circulation.

Answer 21

convection

Question 22

What is the primary impact of hurricanes on coastal areas?

Answer 22

Severe flooding and wind damage.

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a sign of climate change? A) Stable weather B) Increased ice cover C) Rising temperatures D) Decreased sea levels

Answer 23

C) Rising temperatures

Question 24

What are tectonic plates?

Answer 24

Massive slabs of the Earth’s lithosphere that move and interact with one another.

Question 25

True or False: Climate change only affects temperature.

Answer 25

False