Natural Hazards and Disaster Preparedness Assessment

Which type of technology is commonly used to predict hurricanes and track their movements?

• Seismographs

• Weather satellites and radar systems

• Geiger counters

• Wind turbines

What is the primary purpose of studying historical data of natural disasters?

• To determine which areas are most expensive to live in

• To calculate insurance rates

• To identify patterns and predict future events

• To plan vacation destinations

Which natural hazard monitoring system helps detect approaching tsunamis?

• DART buoy systems

• Lightning detection networks

• Forest fire cameras

• Avalanche sensors

What role does Geographic Information System (GIS) technology play in natural hazard management?

• It only measures rainfall

• It creates maps showing hazard-prone areas and risk levels

• It controls the weather

• It prevents earthquakes from occurring

How do scientists predict volcanic eruptions?

• By studying animal behavior only

• By measuring ground deformation and gas emissions

• By analyzing cloud patterns

• By counting rainfall amounts

Which technology is most effective for early earthquake detection?

• Weather balloons

• Flood gauges

• Seismic monitoring networks

• Wind vanes

What is the main purpose of flood monitoring systems?

• To measure air quality

• To predict snowfall

• To track hurricane paths

• To measure water levels and predict potential flooding

How do meteorologists use Doppler radar?

• To measure ocean temperatures

• To detect volcanic activity

• To track severe weather patterns and precipitation

• To predict earthquakes

Which technology helps communities prepare for wildfires?

• Satellite imaging and thermal detection systems

• Tsunami warning buoys

• Hurricane tracking devices

• Avalanche probes

What is the primary function of emergency alert systems?

• To prevent natural disasters

• To warn and inform the public about immediate dangers

• To control the weather

• To measure earthquake magnitude