Earth's Fury: Delve into the World of Natural Disasters

Question 1

What does the Richter scale measure?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake magnitude

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Hurricane intensity

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Volcanic eruptions

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Flood severity

Question 2

What is the primary cause of flooding in the United Kingdom?

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Heavy rainfall

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Melting snow

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Tsunamis

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Dam failures

Question 3

What is the name of the active supervolcano located beneath Yellowstone National Park?

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Yellowstone Caldera

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Mount St. Helens

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Mount Fuji

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Krakatoa

Question 4

What is the term for the shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquake

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Epicenter

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Magnitude

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Volcanic eruption

Question 5

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

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Earthquake magnitude

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Volcanic activity

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Flood severity

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Tornado intensity

Question 6

Which of the following countries is NOT at high risk of earthquakes?

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United Kingdom

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Japan

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Chile

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Nepal

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

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Economic recession

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Volcano

Question 8

Which type of volcano is known for erupting lava in a gentle flow?

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Shield

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Composite

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Caldera

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Cinder cone

Question 9

Where do tectonic plates collide?

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Fault line

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Epicenter

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Hypozenter

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Volcanic zone

Question 10

What is recommended to do during an earthquake?

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Take cover under a sturdy table or desk.

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Stand in a doorway.

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Run outside to find open space.

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Remain in your car.

Question 11

Which European country has the greatest risk of volcanic eruptions?

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Italy

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France

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Greece

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United Kingdom

Question 12

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

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Magma

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Lava

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Ash

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Tephra

Question 13

What is a tsunami?

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A large wave triggered by an earthquake under the ocean

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A large earthquake that occurs under the ocean

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A volcanic eruption that happens under the ocean

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A landslide that occurs under the ocean

Question 14

Which action is crucial for reducing the damage caused by earthquakes?

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Constructing earthquake-resistant homes and buildings

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Predicting earthquakes accurately

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Relocating people from earthquake-prone areas

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Ignoring earthquake warnings and safety precautions

Question 15

Natural disasters are caused by natural processes. Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

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Car accident

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Earthquake

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Volcano

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Flood

Question 16

The Richter scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes. Which of the following scales is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes?

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

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Volcanic Explosivity Index

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Richter scale

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Fujita scale

Question 17

Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Which of the following is a warning sign of a tsunami?

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Tsunami Warning System

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Earthquake Early Warning System

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Volcanic Ash Advisory Center

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National Weather Service

Question 18

The area of land that is at risk of being flooded is called a:

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Floodplain

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Tsunami zone

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Seismic zone

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Volcanic hazard zone

Question 19

The supercontinent that existed millions of years ago and is thought to have broken up into the continents we know today is:

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 20

If you are caught in a natural disaster, the most important thing to do is:

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Stay calm and follow instructions

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Run away from the danger zone

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Call for help immediately

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Hide under a table or desk

Question 21

What is the primary reason that earthquakes happen?

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When tectonic plates move past each other.

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When volcanoes erupt.

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When there is heavy rainfall.

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When the wind blows very hard.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a way to help reduce the damage caused by floods?

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Letting floods happen naturally.

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Building dams and levees.

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Creating floodplains.

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Planting trees to absorb water.

Question 23

What do we call the measurement of how strong an earthquake is?

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Magnitude

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Intensity

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Epicenter

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Focus

Question 24

Which of these natural disasters is most common in the United Kingdom?

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Floods

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Earthquakes

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Volcanic eruptions

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Tsunamis

Question 25

What does the Richter scale tell us about earthquakes?

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How much energy was released.

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How deep the earthquake was.

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How long the earthquake lasted.

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Where the earthquake happened.

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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War

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Volcano

Question 27

What layer of the Earth shakes during an earthquake?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Lithosphere

Question 28

What is the area around a volcano that is at risk from its eruptions called?

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Volcanic zone

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Crater

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Magma chamber

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Seismic zone

Question 29

What is the safest thing to do during an earthquake?

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Hide under a table or desk

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Run outside

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Stand in a doorway

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Lie down on the ground

Question 30

What is the name of the scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

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Richter scale

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Mercalli scale

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Seismic intensity scale

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Modified Mercalli scale

Question 31

Which technology can be used to spot changes in the Earth's surface that might mean an earthquake is coming?

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Satellites

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Weather balloons

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Thermometers

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Barometers

Question 32

How does the location of a natural disaster influence its impact on people and places?

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It affects how quickly help can reach those in need.

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It affects the number of people affected by the disaster.

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It affects the availability of resources to assist those affected.

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The type of natural disaster is irrelevant.

Question 33

What do earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods all have in common?

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They can happen suddenly and cause a lot of damage.

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They are all caused by people.

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They only happen in mountains.

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They can be stopped from happening.

Question 34

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake magnitude

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Wind speed

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Volcanic activity

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Flood severity

Question 35

What is the main cause of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Heavy rainfall

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Earthquakes

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Volcanic eruptions

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Tsunamis

Question 36

What is the difference between a tectonic earthquake and a volcanic earthquake?

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Tectonic earthquakes are caused by plate movement, while volcanic earthquakes are caused by magma movement.

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Tectonic earthquakes are more powerful than volcanic earthquakes.

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Volcanic earthquakes occur more frequently than tectonic earthquakes.

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There is no difference between the two types of earthquakes.

Question 37

Which of these is the most effective way to lessen the impact of flooding?

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Building flood defenses, such as dams or levees

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Planting trees

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Raising the height of buildings

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Evacuating people from flood-prone areas

Question 38

How does climate change impact natural disasters?

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It increases their frequency and severity.

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It only increases their severity.

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It has no effect on them.

Question 39

In what ways can natural disasters, like earthquakes, impact different parts of society?

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Damaging homes and buildings

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Disrupting transportation systems

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Affecting water and electricity supplies

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Closing schools and interrupting education

Question 40

What human activity can help prevent flooding in river basins?

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Building levees

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Building dams

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Cutting down forests

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Building cities

Question 41

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Flooding

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Volcanic eruptions

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Landslides

Question 42

Which device is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 43

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by its explosive nature and tall columns of ash?

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Plinian

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Strombolian

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Hawaiian

Question 44

What is the term for the molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface?

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Magma

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Ash

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Lava

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Tuff

Question 45

Which of the following is a common consequence of flooding?

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Damage to property and infrastructure

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Earthquakes

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Drought

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 46

What is the purpose of a flood warning system?

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To provide advance notice of impending floods and allow for timely evacuation

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To prevent floods from occurring

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To predict the exact time and location of floods

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To measure the severity of floods

Question 47

Which of the following is an effective strategy to reduce the risks associated with natural disasters?

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Enforcing building codes and regulations

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Ignoring warnings

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Failing to prepare an emergency plan

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Ignoring evacuation orders

Question 48

Which international organization plays a coordinating role in disaster relief efforts around the world?

Accepted Answer

United Nations

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World Health Organization

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International Red Cross

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World Bank

Question 49

Which of the following factors can contribute to an increased risk of natural disasters?

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Climate change

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Political stability

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Good governance

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Economic stability

Question 50

What is the most important step to take in preparing for a natural disaster?

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Create and practice an emergency plan with your family

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Ignore warnings and official instructions

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Do nothing and hope for the best

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Panic and run