Geologic Processes and Hazards

Which of the following is NOT a volcanic hazard?

• flooding

• lahars

• lava

• pyroclastic flows

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Which of the following is an example of a hazard associated with earthquake?

• eutrophication

• ground shaking

• flooding

• pyroclastic density currents

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What is the main reason why the Philippines has suffered from numerous geologic processes and calamities?

• its economic status

• its location (Ring of fire)

• Philippines is 3rd a world country

• something to do with human population

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Which of the following hazards undermine the foundations and supports of buildings, bridges, pipelines, and roads, causing them to sink into the ground, collapse, or dissolve?

• eutrophication

• ground shaking

• liquefaction

• pyroclastic density currents

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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• hurricane

• tsunami

• house fire

• earthquake

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Which of the following is/are geologic hazard/s?

• earthquake

• volcanoes

• waves pounding on a coast

• all of these are geologic hazards

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What natural hazard is involved when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement?

• volcanic eruption

• earthquake

• cyclone

• hurricane

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What causes an earthquake?

• glacier

• very large storm

• landslide

• a movement along fault

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What do you call this hazard which involves the giant waves which can move at speeds of up to 500 miles an hour and reach heights of hundreds of feet? a

• liquefaction

• ground shaking

• landslides

• tsunami

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Which of the following describes the vibration of the ground during an earthquake?

• ground shaking

• liquefaction

• landslides

• tsunami

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