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Natural Hazards - Sec.1
Natural Hazards - Sec.1
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1
Name two natural disasters that can cause flooding.
Landslides and Droughts
Earthquakes and Tornadoes
Hurricanes and Tsunamis
Volcanic eruptions and Avalanches
2
What is a reason Indonesia struggles to recover from natural disasters?
It has too many hospitals
It lacks financial resources for prevention
It has too much technology
Its economy is too strong
3
Which of these is a natural hazard, not an artificial risk?
Factory pollution
Oil spills from ships
Landslides becoming harder to predict
Nuclear plant concerns
4
What does Japan do to protect against earthquakes?
Relocates entire cities
Uses sandbags
Relies on evacuation alone
Builds structures that follow ground movements
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What safety measure helps protect people from tsunamis?
Strengthening bridges
Wearing protective gear
Building higher buildings
Evacuation route signs
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Can a country’s wealth help protect people from natural disasters?
No, all countries experience the same effects
Yes, it allows for better warning systems
No, wealth makes no difference
Yes, but only in rural areas
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Why is Indonesia at high risk for natural disasters?
It has a cold climate
It has very few earthquakes
It is located on a fault line with many active volcanoes
The government builds earthquake-resistant structures
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What makes Manila’s economy especially vulnerable to natural disasters?
It has very few workers
It is home to 50% of the country’s industries
It is mainly a fishing economy
It depends on tourism
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What type of country has more residents living in slums far from the capital?
Developed Country
Developing Country
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What is one reason Manila is vulnerable to natural disasters?
It has strict building codes
It is a developed country
It has a low population
It has many slums located in high-risk zones
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Where did the 2004 tsunami occur?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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Which of the following is an example of prevention?
Assessing the disaster on the Richter scale
Caring for the injured
Requesting aid after a disaster
Making evacuation plans
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Why did the 2004 tsunami cause so many deaths?
It only affected uninhabited islands
People ignored the warnings
The waves were smaller than expected
Lack of preparation and warning systems
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What type of country provides more than 95% of its population with basic education?
Developing Country
Developed Country
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What is a consequence of natural disasters for people in developing countries?
They rebuild their homes quickly
Many people become displaced for long periods
They receive quick government assistance
There is little long-term impact
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1. Where are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes most likely to occur?
In Québec
Along tectonic plates
On the tropical coasts of continents
In the Arctic Ocean
17
What natural disaster is a large wave caused by an underwater earthquake?
Tsunami
Landslide
Tornado
Hurricane
18
Which natural disaster is described as a violent whirlwind that lasts a short time but causes massive destruction?
Tornado
Tsunami
Cyclone
Hurricane
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Why was the 2018 Typhoon Mangkhut less deadly than some previous storms?
It only affected uninhabited areas
The government evacuated people in advance
The storm was weaker
The storm changed direction
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What is one economic impact of natural disasters in Manila?
They improve the economy
They paralyze the economy for weeks
They make the country richer
They cause an increase in tourism
