Geologic Hazards
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about geological hazards, including their types, causes, and effects. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: geology geologic hazards earth science |
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard?
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by a violent explosion and the ejection of ash and pumice?
What is the term for the rapid movement of a large mass of rock, soil, or debris down a slope?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to landslides?
What is the term for a large sea wave generated by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard that can occur in coastal areas?
What is the term for the gradual wearing away of land by the action of waves, currents, and wind?
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard that can occur in mountainous areas?
What is the term for the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces by physical and chemical processes?
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard that can occur in karst terrains?
What is the term for a depression in the ground caused by the collapse of a cavern roof?
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard that can occur in permafrost regions?
What is the term for the process by which permafrost thaws and releases water and gases?
Which of the following is NOT a type of geologic hazard that can occur in urban areas?