Natural resources population disaster management and mapping basics. - One Line Questions

1. What is the symbol used to represent a river on a map? A solid blue line
2. Which type of disaster is characterized by the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope? Landslide
3. What is the term for the geographical region that experiences a specific climate and has characteristic vegetation and wildlife? Biome
4. A storm characterized by strong rotating winds and heavy rainfall, often forming over warm ocean waters, is called a: Cyclone
5. A large-scale fire that spreads quickly through a forest or wildland area is called a: Bushfire
6. Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource? Solar energy
7. Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy?
8. Which of the following is a mineral resource that is a non-fuel source? Copper
9. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population tends to: Increase
10. The ratio of males to females in a population is known as the: Sex ratio
11. A large inflow of water onto land that is normally dry is called a: Flood
12. Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster? Volcano eruption
13. Which of the following is a man-made disaster? Industrial accident
14. What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, London? Prime Meridian
15. High population density is typically found in areas with: Fertile plains and access to water
16. A severe shortage of food, often caused by crop failure or natural disasters, is known as: Famine
17. A destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a: Tsunami
18. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water, is termed as: Drought
19. Which of the following is a key component of effective disaster preparedness? Developing evacuation plans
20. Which of these is a metallic mineral resource? Iron ore
21. Which type of forest is a natural resource that helps in conserving soil and water? All of the above
22. What are the lines of latitude called? Parallels
23. The difference between the number of births and deaths in a population over a specific period is called: Natural increase
24. Which of the following is a source of tidal energy? The gravitational pull of the moon and sun
25. Which of the following is a strategy for sustainable use of natural resources? Conservation and recycling
26. Which natural resource is essential for photosynthesis in plants? Water
27. What are the lines of longitude called? Meridians
28. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population across the globe? Climate and availability of water
29. Which type of map shows the elevation of landforms using contour lines? Physical map
30. A rapid increase in the number of people in a particular area is called: Population explosion
31. The average number of people per unit area of land is known as: Population density
32. What is the term for the imaginary line that passes through the center of the Earth and divides it into Northern and Southern Hemispheres? Equator
33. What is the term for the permanent removal of forests or woodlands to make way for something else? Deforestation
34. The concentration of population in cities and towns is called: Urbanization
35. The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is known as: Urbanization
36. Which of the following is a renewable energy source derived from the movement of air? Wind energy
37. Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource? Coal
38. Which direction is typically indicated by an arrow on the top of a map? North
39. What does a contour line on a map represent? Lines of equal elevation above sea level
40. What does the scale of a map indicate? The ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground
41. What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources? They are replenished naturally and have lower environmental impact
42. Which of the following is a source of geothermal energy? Heat from the Earth's interior
43. What is the primary goal of disaster management? To reduce the impact of disasters and save lives
44. What is the primary purpose of a legend or key on a map? To explain the meaning of symbols and colors used on the map
45. What is the main purpose of a map? To represent a geographical area visually
46. A sudden, violent shaking of the ground, typically due to movements within the Earth's crust, is called: Earthquake
47. The process of people moving from one place to another, either permanently or temporarily, is known as: Migration
48. A devastating fire that engulfs a large area, often caused by lightning or human activity, is called a: Wildfire
49. Which type of natural resource is finite and can be depleted over time? Minerals
50. What is the term for the proportion of the population that is either too young or too old to work? Dependency ratio