AP Environmental Science › Earth Science
An earthquake along the eastern coast of the North American Continent would be classified as belonging to which of the following classes of risk?
low risk
very low risk
high risk
mixed risk
very high risk
Events that occur infrequently but potentially carry large consequences are classified as a low risk events. An earthquake along the eastern shoreboard of the North American Continent would fall into this classification. "Very high risk" is not a risk classification.
An earthquake along the eastern coast of the North American Continent would be classified as belonging to which of the following classes of risk?
low risk
very low risk
high risk
mixed risk
very high risk
Events that occur infrequently but potentially carry large consequences are classified as a low risk events. An earthquake along the eastern shoreboard of the North American Continent would fall into this classification. "Very high risk" is not a risk classification.
Which of the following is a type of natural disaster caused by plate tectonics—movement of the plates that compose the Earth's surface?
Earthquakes along subduction zones
Tornados in Kansas
Heavy rains from tropical storms
Tsunamis formed by mass wasting
None of these
Along convergent plate boundaries, friction from the subducting plate causes earthquakes. These quakes form deep within the Earth and can cause significant damage to the Earth's surface and human developments upon it. An example of a convergent boundary that causes frequent earthquakes is the west coast of the United States. While tornados, tropical storms, and tsunamis created by mass wasting are all natural disasters; they are typically not the result of plate tectonics.
Which of the following is a type of natural disaster caused by plate tectonics—movement of the plates that compose the Earth's surface?
Earthquakes along subduction zones
Tornados in Kansas
Heavy rains from tropical storms
Tsunamis formed by mass wasting
None of these
Along convergent plate boundaries, friction from the subducting plate causes earthquakes. These quakes form deep within the Earth and can cause significant damage to the Earth's surface and human developments upon it. An example of a convergent boundary that causes frequent earthquakes is the west coast of the United States. While tornados, tropical storms, and tsunamis created by mass wasting are all natural disasters; they are typically not the result of plate tectonics.
Ecosystems experience seasonality differences throughout the year. Some regions experience four seasons, while others only experience two season. Why do we experience seasons on Earth?
tilt of the Earth
gravitational pull of the Sun
global climate change
gravitational pull of the moon
The correct response is **tilt of the Earth.**The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees. This tilt allows seasonal differences to exist on the Earth since each region is pointing towards the Sun at different angles throughout the year.
Ecosystems experience seasonality differences throughout the year. Some regions experience four seasons, while others only experience two season. Why do we experience seasons on Earth?
tilt of the Earth
gravitational pull of the Sun
global climate change
gravitational pull of the moon
The correct response is **tilt of the Earth.**The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees. This tilt allows seasonal differences to exist on the Earth since each region is pointing towards the Sun at different angles throughout the year.
The Hawaiian Islands are known for their hot spot volcanoes. This part of the world contains many different types of volcanoes. If researchers in Hawaii discover a volcano that has no record of ever erupting, then it would be referred to as a(n) __________ volcano.
dormant
extinct
active
rift
The correct response is dormant. The term dormant volcano refers to any volcano that has never been known to erupt. An active volcano is currently erupting or has been known to erupt in the past. An extinct volcano will never erupt again.
The Hawaiian Islands are known for their hot spot volcanoes. This part of the world contains many different types of volcanoes. If researchers in Hawaii discover a volcano that has no record of ever erupting, then it would be referred to as a(n) __________ volcano.
dormant
extinct
active
rift
The correct response is dormant. The term dormant volcano refers to any volcano that has never been known to erupt. An active volcano is currently erupting or has been known to erupt in the past. An extinct volcano will never erupt again.
A researcher studies the natural history of volcanoes. He has found that a volcano in South America was formed by plates that collided and slid under each other. What type of volcano has the researcher discovered?
Subduction volcano
Rift volcano
Active volcano
Dormant volcano
Extinct Volcano
The correct response is s ubduction volcano. This type of volcano is formed when plates collide and slide under each other. A rift volcano is formed when plates move away from each other. The other three answer choices describe volcanic activity which was never mentioned in the question.
A researcher studies the natural history of volcanoes. He has found that a volcano in South America was formed by plates that collided and slid under each other. What type of volcano has the researcher discovered?
Subduction volcano
Rift volcano
Active volcano
Dormant volcano
Extinct Volcano
The correct response is s ubduction volcano. This type of volcano is formed when plates collide and slide under each other. A rift volcano is formed when plates move away from each other. The other three answer choices describe volcanic activity which was never mentioned in the question.