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