Review Quiz

Which term refers to natural events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms that significantly impact the environment and human activities?

• deforestation

• soil erosion

• weather disturbances

What is the main characteristic of a tornado?

• A cold front

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong, consistent winds

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

• duration

• speed

• location where it formed

A typhoon with winds exceeding 220 kph, categorized under Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 5, can cause extensive damage to communities. What type of weather disturbance is this?

• storm surge

• super typhoon

• tornado

What do you call the process of transferring weathered materials from one place to another place?

• erosion

• landform

• rain splash

Which of the following can occur due to soil erosion?

• air pollution

• water freezing

• water pollution

What role does vegetation play in preventing soil erosion?

• It increases the evaporation rate of water.

• It helps in nutrient recycling in the soil.

• The roots hold the soil together, reducing erosion.

What is the role of terraces in preventing soil erosion?

• They help plants grow faster.

• They increase the flow of water down the slope.

• They slow down water runoff and reduce soil movement.

Which of the following is NOT a direct agent of erosion?

• moon

• water

• wind

Which type of soil is most vulnerable to erosion?

• sandy soil

• clay soil

• loamy soil