Test on Major Natural Disasters
Major Natural Disasters: An Essential Guide for Students
Test: Natural Disasters
20 questions
Question 1: Is famine primarily caused by a sudden, intense cold snap that freezes crops?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials define famine as "An extreme scarcity of food in a region that leads to widespread hunger and malnutrition among the population" but do not specify any causes, including a sudden, intense cold snap.
Question 2: Heavy rain and earthquakes are recognized as common causes of landslides.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Landslides are defined as the downward movement of rock, earth, or debris across a slope, and are usually caused by heavy rain or earthquakes, among other factors.
Question 3: Avalanches are often triggered by movement or weather changes.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Avalanches are defined as a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountainside, often triggered by movement or weather changes.
Question 4: A drought is characterized by an excessive supply of water for agriculture and human consumption.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials define a drought as 'A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall that leads to a severe shortage of water for crops, animals, and people', which means there is not an excessive supply of water.
Question 5: Forest fires are primarily fueled by humid conditions and low winds, which limit their rapid spread.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Forest fires are described as being 'often fueled by dry conditions and high winds', which enable them to 'spreads quickly'. Humid conditions and low winds are contrary to these factors.