Coastal and Marine Hazards
Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Coastal and Marine Hazards, including their causes, types, impacts, and mitigation strategies. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: coastal hazards marine hazards natural disasters environmental science geography |
Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal hazard?
What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?
Which coastal hazard is characterized by a sudden and rapid rise in sea level?
What is the term for a large, destructive wave generated by an underwater earthquake or landslide?
Which marine hazard is caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor?
What is the term for a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for mitigating coastal erosion?
What is the term for a strong, narrow current of water that flows away from the shore?
Which coastal hazard is characterized by a gradual rise in sea level over an extended period of time?
What is the term for a large, destructive wave generated by a landslide or rockfall into a body of water?
Which marine hazard is characterized by a sudden and violent release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor?
What is the term for a series of large waves generated by a disturbance in the ocean, such as an earthquake or landslide?
Which coastal hazard is characterized by a sudden and rapid drop in sea level?
What is the term for a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters in the Atlantic Ocean?
Which coastal hazard is characterized by a gradual rise in sea level over a short period of time?