World Geography Final

Front

What are earthquakes?

Back

Sudden movements of the Earth's crust caused by the shifting of tectonic plates

Front

Tsunamis are typically caused by: Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, Heavy rainfall, Wind storms, Melting glaciers

Back

Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

Front

What do hurricanes develop over?

Back

Warm ocean waters

Front

Which of the following is NOT an effect of hurricanes? Flooding, Wind damage, Earthquakes, Storm surges

Back

Earthquakes

Front

Which of the following is a preparedness measure for hurricanes?
Options:
Building codes for hurricane-prone areas,
Planting more trees,
Wearing sunscreen,
None of the above

Back

Building codes for hurricane-prone areas

Front

Which of the following is a safety measure during a tornado? Seek shelter in a basement or interior room, Go outside to watch the tornado, Open all windows, None of the above

Back

Seek shelter in a basement or interior room

Front

Name one type of volcanic eruption.

Back

Explosive or Effusive

Front

Which of the following is an effect of volcanic eruptions? Options: Create landforms like mountains and islands, Increase rainfall, Cause tornadoes, None of the above

Back

Create landforms like mountains and islands

Front

Which of the following is a hazard associated with volcanoes? A) Lava flows, B) Flooding, C) Wind damage, D) Storm surges

Back

Lava flows

Front

What is weathering? Fill in the blank: Weathering is the breakdown of ______ at Earth's surface.

Back

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