Natural Disasters — Quiz

Question 1

Farmers in the Sahel in Africa have experienced severe drought in recent decades. What would be the best way to mitigate this problem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

planting crops that require less water to grow

Question 2

Which type of natural disaster causes damage from extreme wind?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tornado

Question 3

After Superstorm Sandy occurred in 2012, much of the US East Coast was without electricity. How could the government have addressed the immediate effects of a lack of electricity?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by dispatching utility workers from surrounding areas

Question 4

In 2021, the Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain’s Canary Islands erupted. What is the best way to recover from this problem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sending crews to remove ash from buildings and water systems

Question 5

Which type of disaster can cool temperatures in the atmosphere by blocking sunlight?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

volcanic eruption

Question 6

Which kind of natural disaster poses a greater risk to arid regions than to tropical coastal regions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

drought

Question 7

Which type of natural disaster poses a risk to the coast, but not to inland regions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tsunami

Question 8

Sort each effect to show whether it is caused by a hurricane, an earthquake, or both.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

downed trees and flooding|loss of property,displacement of people|avalanches and landslides

Question 9

Which factor increases the risks associated with natural disasters for low-income communities specifically?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A lack of funds makes it difficult to evacuate.

Question 10

Why do natural disasters sometimes result in displacement?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They can destroy homes and other structures.

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