Dangerous earth

A vivid illustration showing various natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, featuring dramatic landscapes and geological activity under a stormy sky.

Dangerous Earth Quiz

Test your knowledge about natural hazards with our engaging Dangerous Earth Quiz! Dive deep into the unique geological events that shape our planet, and learn about the forces behind earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Perfect for students and anyone interested in earth sciences!

Discover the science behind natural disasters.
Match locations with their geological events.
Select the factors that make these hazards a threat.

13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ExploringEarth29

What physical forces makes a landslide a natural hazard?

Magma rises through weaknesses of the earths crust, when pressure is released magma explodes causing an eruption

Occurs when gravity overcomes friction

Caused by the oceanic plate which is being forced down into the mantle

Caused by sudden movement of rock beneath the surface

What makes a tsunami become a disaster?

Causes a lot of property damage, injury and death because it may destroy anything in its path

Can cause many things to fall as well as tear down many buildings

When it gets at extreme height they may damage a lot of property as well as many loss of lives due to extensive amount of drownings

Can burn, bury and damage anything in its path, has very strong chemicals spreading which can cause instant death

None of the above

What physical forces makes a earthquake a natural hazard?

Caused by sudden movement of rock beneath the surface

Magma rises through weaknesses of the earths crust, when pressure is released magma explodes causing an eruption

Caused by the oceanic plate which is being forced down into the mantle

Occurs when gravity overcomes friction

What physical forces makes a volcanic eruption a natural hazard?

None of the above

When it gets at extreme height they may damage a lot of property as well as many loss of lives due to extensive amount of drownings

Causes a lot of property damage, injury and death because it may destroy anything in its path

Can cause many things to fall as well as tear down many buildings

What makes an earthquake become a disaster?

None of the above

Causes a lot of property damage, injury and death because it may destroy anything in its path

Can cause many things to fall as well as tear down many buildings

When it gets at extreme height they may damage a lot of property as well as many loss of lives due to extensive amount of drownings

What makes a Landslide become a disaster?

When it gets at extreme height they may damage a lot of property as well as many loss of lives due to extensive amount of drownings

Causes a lot of property damage, injury and death because it may destroy anything in its path

Caused by sudden movement of rock beneath the surface

What physical forces makes a Tsunami a natural hazard?

Magma rises through weaknesses of the earths crust, when pressure is released magma explodes causing an eruption

Caused by the oceanic plate which is being forced down into the mantle

None of the above

Can cause many things to fall as well as tear down many buildings

L'Aquila,Italy

Caused by sudden movement of rock beneath the surface

What makes a Volcanic Eruption become a disaster?

Can cause many things to fall as well as tear down many buildings

When it gets at extreme height they may damage a lot of property as well as many loss of lives due to extensive amount of drownings

Lemieux, Ontario

A chemical can travel very far, damaging anything in its path. Very hard to breath, can be the cause of many loss of lives

Magma rises through weaknesses of the earths crust, when pressure is released magma explodes causing an eruption

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