Question 1

The size and frequency of many physical processes are inversely related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The recurrence interval of a hazardous event,also known as the return period is

Accepted Answer

A)  the average time separating two hazardous events of the same magnitude. 
B)  the probability of a hazardous event repeating itself in the next 50 years. 
C)  the maximum time separating two hazardous events. 
D)  the average time of recovery following a hazardous event. 
A)  the average time separating two hazardous events of the same magnitude. 
B)  the probability of a hazardous event repeating itself in the next 50 years. 
C)  the maximum time separating two hazardous events. 
D)  the average time of recovery following a hazardous event.

Question 3

In Canada,the number of deaths from natural disasters per year is decreasing,but property damage is increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the links among population growth,technology,and societal vulnerability to natural hazards.

Accepted Answer

As human population grows,more people li

Question 5

Only the most recent history of natural hazards are considered in evaluating the risk of an event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above does the Earth experience each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  150 
C)  17 
D)  300 
E)  less than 1 
A)  1 
B)  150 
C)  17 
D)  300 
E)  less than 1

Question 7

Which of the following processes is NOT part of the rock cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  erosion 
B)  weathering 
C)  lithification 
D)  faulting 
E)  melting 
A)  erosion 
B)  weathering 
C)  lithification 
D)  faulting 
E)  melting

Question 8

Which of the following reservoirs contains the largest volume of water on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  oceans 
B)  ice caps and glaciers 
C)  rivers and streams 
D)  freshwater lakes 
E)  groundwater 
A)  oceans 
B)  ice caps and glaciers 
C)  rivers and streams 
D)  freshwater lakes 
E)  groundwater

Question 9

How is the frequency of a natural hazard related to its magnitude?

Accepted Answer

The greater the magn

Question 10

Which of the following hazards is most likely to occur with little or no warning?

Accepted Answer

A)  volcanic eruption 
B)  flood 
C)  hurricane 
D)  tsunami 
E)  landslide 
A)  volcanic eruption 
B)  flood 
C)  hurricane 
D)  tsunami 
E)  landslide

Question 11

What drives the hydrologic cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporation 
B)  energy from the Sun 
C)  geothermal energy 
D)  precipitation 
E)  gravity 
A)  evaporation 
B)  energy from the Sun 
C)  geothermal energy 
D)  precipitation 
E)  gravity

Question 12

Explain the concept of residence time,within the context of the hydrologic cycle.

Accepted Answer

Residence time is the estimated average

Question 13

Many of the world's largest cities are concentrated in areas vulnerable to large earthquakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How is the rock cycle linked to the tectonic,biochemical and hydrologic cycles?

Accepted Answer

The rock cycle is driven by heat/energy

Question 15

Hazard is the probability that a specific damaging event

Accepted Answer

A)  will happen within a particular period of time. 
B)  will cause significant financial damage. 
C)  will lead to loss of employment 
D)  will happen in a particular region. 
E)  will lead to significant casualties. 
A)  will happen within a particular period of time. 
B)  will cause significant financial damage. 
C)  will lead to loss of employment 
D)  will happen in a particular region. 
E)  will lead to significant casualties.

Question 16

Contrast proactive and reactive approaches to disaster mitigation.

Accepted Answer

Reactive approaches involve cleaning up

Question 17

Global warming will result in warmer oceans and may affect the magnitude of storm events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Wildfires in unpopulated regions can help maintain the overall health of forests and wildlife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Population growth is linear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a severe flood occurs on average once every 20 years,it is still possible for two severe floods to occur within the same year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The size and frequency of many physical processes are inversely related.

The recurrence interval of a hazardous event,also known as the return period is

In Canada,the number of deaths from natural disasters per year is decreasing,but property damage is increasing.

Discuss the links among population growth,technology,and societal vulnerability to natural hazards.

Only the most recent history of natural hazards are considered in evaluating the risk of an event.

How many earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above does the Earth experience each year?

Which of the following processes is NOT part of the rock cycle?

Which of the following reservoirs contains the largest volume of water on Earth?

How is the frequency of a natural hazard related to its magnitude?

Which of the following hazards is most likely to occur with little or no warning?

What drives the hydrologic cycle?

Explain the concept of residence time,within the context of the hydrologic cycle.

Many of the world's largest cities are concentrated in areas vulnerable to large earthquakes.

How is the rock cycle linked to the tectonic,biochemical and hydrologic cycles?

Hazard is the probability that a specific damaging event

Contrast proactive and reactive approaches to disaster mitigation.

Global warming will result in warmer oceans and may affect the magnitude of storm events.

Wildfires in unpopulated regions can help maintain the overall health of forests and wildlife.

Population growth is linear.

If a severe flood occurs on average once every 20 years,it is still possible for two severe floods to occur within the same year.

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions

Landslides

Snow Avalanches

Subsidence and Soil Expansion and Contraction

River Flooding

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Waves, Currents, and Coastlines

Wildfires

Climate Change

Meteorite Impacts and Extinctions

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Exam 1: Introduction to Natural Hazards

The size and frequency of many physical processes are inversely related.

The recurrence interval of a hazardous event,also known as the return period is

In Canada,the number of deaths from natural disasters per year is decreasing,but property damage is increasing.

Discuss the links among population growth,technology,and societal vulnerability to natural hazards.

Only the most recent history of natural hazards are considered in evaluating the risk of an event.

How many earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above does the Earth experience each year?

Which of the following processes is NOT part of the rock cycle?

Which of the following reservoirs contains the largest volume of water on Earth?

How is the frequency of a natural hazard related to its magnitude?

Which of the following hazards is most likely to occur with little or no warning?

What drives the hydrologic cycle?

Explain the concept of residence time,within the context of the hydrologic cycle.

Many of the world's largest cities are concentrated in areas vulnerable to large earthquakes.

How is the rock cycle linked to the tectonic,biochemical and hydrologic cycles?

Hazard is the probability that a specific damaging event

Contrast proactive and reactive approaches to disaster mitigation.

Global warming will result in warmer oceans and may affect the magnitude of storm events.

Wildfires in unpopulated regions can help maintain the overall health of forests and wildlife.

Population growth is linear.

If a severe flood occurs on average once every 20 years,it is still possible for two severe floods to occur within the same year.

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions

Landslides

Snow Avalanches

Subsidence and Soil Expansion and Contraction

River Flooding

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Waves, Currents, and Coastlines

Wildfires

Climate Change

Meteorite Impacts and Extinctions

Filters