Question 1

One of the problems with forecasting natural disasters is that hazardous processes always occur without warning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Why do lightning strikes have a low potential for catastrophe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightning is very rare in general. 
B)  Lightning doesn't normally hurt people. 
C)  Lightning doesn't usually affect people and property on a large scale. 
D)  Lightning only occurs in the summer. 
E)  It is too easy to protect people and property from lightning strikes. 
A)  Lightning is very rare in general. 
B)  Lightning doesn't normally hurt people. 
C)  Lightning doesn't usually affect people and property on a large scale. 
D)  Lightning only occurs in the summer. 
E)  It is too easy to protect people and property from lightning strikes.

Question 3

The structure of rocks can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Evaluate the following statement "The U.S. is a free country and everyone should be able to choose where they want to live."

Accepted Answer

Although a democracy involves significan

Question 5

Assume that you are the mayor of a city with the following threats: earthquakes and hurricanes. How would you minimize those threats to the residents of your city?

Accepted Answer

Require strong buildings (to resist eart

Question 6

List one Internal and one External process on the Earth. Explain what is the fundamental difference between the two.

Accepted Answer

Internal processes include earthquakes a

Question 7

Which of the following hazards has the greatest potential for catastrophe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flood 
B)  Landslide 
C)  Drought 
D)  Lightning 
E)  Coastal erosion 
A)  Flood 
B)  Landslide 
C)  Drought 
D)  Lightning 
E)  Coastal erosion

Question 8

Which statement is FALSE about world population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the next 20 to 30 years, world population is expected to continue to increase with most of the population increase from wealthy nations and little population increase from poor nations due to their higher death rate. 
B)  With increasing world population we can generally expect more deaths from natural disasters because of more people living in hazardous areas. 
C)  Increasing world population can cause certain natural disasters to become more severe due to increasing human influence on those disasters. 
D)  If the global population were to continue to grow unchecked, it would eventually reach the Earth's carrying capacity. 
A)  Over the next 20 to 30 years, world population is expected to continue to increase with most of the population increase from wealthy nations and little population increase from poor nations due to their higher death rate. 
B)  With increasing world population we can generally expect more deaths from natural disasters because of more people living in hazardous areas. 
C)  Increasing world population can cause certain natural disasters to become more severe due to increasing human influence on those disasters. 
D)  If the global population were to continue to grow unchecked, it would eventually reach the Earth's carrying capacity.

Question 9

A careful understanding of the hydrologic cycle indicates that drought is a misconception and that there is always available drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fortunately, global warming is expected to have little impact on natural disasters and natural hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The structure of rocks (faults, cracks, or folded rocks) can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the problems with forecasting natural disasters is that hazardous processes always occur without warning.

Why do lightning strikes have a low potential for catastrophe?

The structure of rocks can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Evaluate the following statement "The U.S. is a free country and everyone should be able to choose where they want to live."

Assume that you are the mayor of a city with the following threats: earthquakes and hurricanes. How would you minimize those threats to the residents of your city?

List one Internal and one External process on the Earth. Explain what is the fundamental difference between the two.

Which of the following hazards has the greatest potential for catastrophe?

Which statement is FALSE about world population?

A careful understanding of the hydrologic cycle indicates that drought is a misconception and that there is always available drinking water.

Fortunately, global warming is expected to have little impact on natural disasters and natural hazards.

The structure of rocks (faults, cracks, or folded rocks) can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Internal Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes

Flooding

Mass Wasting

Subsidence and Soils

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Coastal Hazards

Climate and Climate Change

Wildfires

Impacts and Extinctions

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Natural Hazards

One of the problems with forecasting natural disasters is that hazardous processes always occur without warning.

Why do lightning strikes have a low potential for catastrophe?

The structure of rocks can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Evaluate the following statement "The U.S. is a free country and everyone should be able to choose where they want to live."

Assume that you are the mayor of a city with the following threats: earthquakes and hurricanes. How would you minimize those threats to the residents of your city?

List one Internal and one External process on the Earth. Explain what is the fundamental difference between the two.

Which of the following hazards has the greatest potential for catastrophe?

Which statement is FALSE about world population?

A careful understanding of the hydrologic cycle indicates that drought is a misconception and that there is always available drinking water.

Fortunately, global warming is expected to have little impact on natural disasters and natural hazards.

The structure of rocks (faults, cracks, or folded rocks) can give clues as to the type of hazards found in a location.

Internal Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes

Flooding

Mass Wasting

Subsidence and Soils

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Coastal Hazards

Climate and Climate Change

Wildfires

Impacts and Extinctions

Filters