Natural Hazards: Earth’s Processes As Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes 4th Edition by Edward A.
30) Which of the following is an anticipatory response to earthquakes in San Francisco?
A) Monitoring along the San Andreas and other fault lines
B) Earthquake drills conducted in schools
C) Retrofitting older buildings that don't meet earthquake codes
D) Providing a fund for insurance for victims of the possible earthquake
E) All of the above are anticipatory responses to earthquakes.
Answer: E
Diff: 2
Section: 1.4 Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Natural Processes as Hazards
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
Learning Outcome: 1.6 Explain how much of the damage caused by natural hazards is often related to decisions people make before, during, and after a hazardous event.
31) Which of the following statements is FALSE about benefits of natural hazards?
A) Flooding can provide nutrients to the land.
B) Volcanoes add new islands.
C) Landslides can dam rivers to create new lakes.
D) Wildfires clear old growth to create new forests.
E) Natural hazards are never beneficial and always cause disaster.
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Section: 1.5 Many Hazards Provide a Natural Service Function
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.10 Explain how events we view as hazards provide natural service.
32) During the last century, the global temperature trend has increased, causing scientists to hypothesize about continued global warming. Which of the following is NOT an impact this might have on natural hazards?
A) Sea levels will rise, causing more erosion.
B) Magma will rise, causing more volcanoes.
C) Deserts are likely to expand.
D) Warmer ocean water will increase storm activity.
E) All of the above are impacts of climate change.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Section: 1.6 Global Climate Change and Hazards
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.11 Summarize links between climate change and natural hazards.
33) Catastrophes and natural disasters differ in the magnitude of the effect of the hazard.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1 Why Studying Natural Hazards Is Important
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Explain the difference between a disaster and a catastrophe.
34) Natural hazards in the U.S. only occur in the San Francisco area of California.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1 Why Studying Natural Hazards Is Important
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
35) Some kind of natural disaster is possible for almost every region of the United States.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1
Section: 1.2 Role of History in Understanding Hazards
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
36) The wealthiest countries generally have fewer deaths from natural disasters than poorer countries.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1
Section: 1.1 Why Studying Natural Hazards Is Important
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.9 Give reasons why increasing population and poor land-use practices compound the effects of natural hazards and can turn disasters into catastrophes.
37) The size and frequency of natural hazards are unrelated to human interactions.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1
Section: 1.2 Role of History in Understanding Hazards
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Learning Outcome: 1.2 Discuss the role of history in the understanding of natural hazards.