Tectonic Hazards recap

What is a natural hazard?

• An extreme hazard caused by human activity.

• An extreme natural event that poses a risk to people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death

• A hazard caused by climate change.

• A hazard resulting from the movement of tectonic plates

True or false?

Natural events, such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes, that occur away from humans and properties are not considered natural hazards.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors affect the risk from natural events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and floods?

• Urbanisation

• Level of economic development

• Geographical location

• All of the above

What is a tectonic hazard?

• A hazard that occurs as the result of extreme weather conditions

• A hazard that occurs when the climate becomes too hot and causes drought.

• A hazard that occurs because of processes below the surface of the Earth

• A hazard that occurs as the result of human actions

Which of the following is an example of a tectonic hazard?

• Volcanic eruption

• Flooding

• Landslide

• Drought

What is a climatic hazard?

• A hazard caused by processes below the surface of the Earth

• A hazard caused by human activity

• A hazard that occurs when it becomes too hot

• A hazard that occurs as the result of certain weather conditions

Which hazard is caused by rising temperatures?

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Drought

What type of hazard is a tsunami?

• Tectonic

• Climatic

• Biological

• Geological

True or false?

Volcanoes only happen in places where the climate is warm.

• True

• False

Countries around the Pacific Ring of Fire are more at risk of what types of natural hazard?

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes and flooding

• Volcanic eruptions and drought

• Volcanic eruptions and forest fires