Geography of Natural Disasters

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1. 1

   What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

   A Movement of tectonic plates B Volcanic eruptions C Heavy rainfall
2. 2

   Which scale is primarily used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

   A Beaufort Scale B Richter Scale C Fujita Scale
3. 3

   What natural phenomenon often follows after an undersea earthquake?

   A Volcanic eruption B Hurricane C Tsunami
4. 4

   Which type of volcano is Mount St. Helens classified as?

   A Shield volcano B Composite volcano C Cinder cone volcano
5. 5

   Which of the following is not typically caused by a volcanic eruption?

   A Lava flow B Ash cloud C Cyclone
6. 6

   Which type of tornado is generally the strongest and most destructive?

   A F0-F1 B F4-F5 C F2-F3
7. 7

   What is the primary factor that initiates hurricanes?

   A Low tide B Earthquake C Warm ocean temperatures
8. 8

   What is the main difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

   A The geographical location they occur B Their wind speed C Their duration
9. 9

   Which event is an indication of an approaching storm?

   A Clear skies B Drop in atmospheric pressure C Decreased humidity
10. 10

    Which of the following tools is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

    A Anemometer B Thermometer C Barometer