What is considered the highest risk geological hazard in Britain?

Geological Hazards in Britain

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Radon gas
Landslides
Earthquakes
Flooding
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does Britain experience earthquakes with a magnitude above 5?
Every 50 years
Every 100 years
Every 10 years
Every 200 years
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the magnitude of the significant earthquake that occurred in Shropshire in 1990?
5.1
6.5
6.0
4.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What geological condition often leads to landslides in Britain?
Sandstone over clay
Clay over shale
Limestone over sandstone
Sandstone over limestone
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which year did Britain experience a significant increase in landslides due to rainfall?
2010
2014
2012
2008
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major problem caused by shrinking and swelling clay in Britain?
Earthquake damage
Building foundation issues
Increased landslides
Flooding
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of rock is known to dissolve slowly over time, potentially causing subsidence?
Granite
Basalt
Limestone
Sandstone
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