Questions tagged 'Natural Disasters'
9 questions
Which of the following is not true concerning the impact of volcanoes?
Which of the following statements about the impact of volcanoes is not true? a. Acid rain can result from volcanic eruptions. b. Tephra is a mixture of water and volcanic material. c. Damage from a vo...
Jan 09, 2025
What is the main purpose of the los topos organization?
The main purpose of the Los Topos organization is to rescue victims of natural disasters. They specialize in locating individuals who are trapped under heavy debris. Based in Mexico City, their volunt...
Dec 25, 2024
Choose appropriate way(s) that volcanoes might impact people living nearby:
How might volcanoes impact people living nearby? Please choose the appropriate ways in which these impacts may occur.
Can one stand on pressurised water?
In a movie, I saw a submarine with a small hole at its bottom, through which the people inside observed the water and engaged in various activities. This got me thinking: since we can’t stand on water...
Succession is a process, with each new community paving the way for the next true or false
Succession is a natural process in ecology where each new community lays the groundwork for the development of the next. Is this statement true or false?
Currents shape rivers over long periods of time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided OT OF
The statement that "Currents shape rivers over long periods of time" is true. The force exerted by the water impacts the land it encounters, gradually creating a pathway for water to flow. This proces...
Old growth forests are full of sick, diseased, and decadent trees. true or false
Is it true or false that old-growth forests are predominantly filled with sick, diseased, and decaying trees? Please provide reasoning or evidence to support your answer.
How much damage would an EF-12 tornado cause, and how large would it be?
I understand that an EF-12 tornado does not exist on the Enhanced Fujita scale, and that size is not a determining factor in tornado classification. However, it is historically noted that tornadoes ra...