What transforms natural processes like earthquakes and tsunamis into hazards?

Natural Hazards and Their Management

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Their role in climate change
Their ability to create new landforms
Their potential to harm people and cause damage
Their occurrence in remote areas
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do geophysicists contribute to mitigating the impacts of natural hazards?
By controlling volcanic eruptions
By building earthquake-resistant structures
By assessing risks and suggesting mitigation strategies
By predicting weather patterns
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one method geophysicists use to study past earthquakes?
Analyzing satellite data
Using drones to capture aerial images
Conducting interviews with local residents
Excavating trenches to expose rock formations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool do geophysicists use to predict the arrival of tsunamis?
Satellite imagery
Weather balloons
Sea floor pressure gauges and buoys
Seismometers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant outcome of the 2004 Sumatra earthquake?
It caused a volcanic eruption
It led to the discovery of a new fault line
It resulted in a decrease in seismic activity
It triggered a tsunami that affected distant regions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which instruments are used to monitor volcanic activity?
Telescopes and binoculars
Seismometers, geodesy, and microphones
Radar and sonar
Thermometers and barometers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP)?
To predict volcanic eruptions with 100% accuracy
To relocate populations near active volcanoes
To offer expertise and equipment to reduce eruption impacts
To provide financial aid to affected communities
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