Natural Hazards
What is a natural hazard?
Natural events that pose a threat to people, property, or life
What is the water cycle also known as
Hydrological cycle
Extended period of little or no rainfall?
Drought
The amount of water an individual uses is known as what
Water footprint
Capital city of Australia
Canberra
Could rose and jack both fit on the door (titanic)
Yes
ou’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus. But never Neptune, or Venus. What am I?
The letter 'R'
I have no life, but I can die. What am I?
A battery
What is the term for the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by sudden movement?
Earthquake
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, turning water into vapour.
How does water scarcity affect farming and food production?
It reduces crop growth and irrigation, leading to lower food supplies.
Structure used to store and regulate water flow?
Dam
What gas do plants use for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
When a sandwich is cut in half, should it be triangles or rectangles
Triangles
Which town, south of Sydney, is known as the 'Steel City'?
Wollongong
A man goes out for a walk during a storm with nothing to protect him from the rain. He doesn’t have a hat, a hood or an umbrella. But by the end of his walk, there isn’t a single wet hair on his head. Why doesn’t the man have wet hair?
He's bald
What is the name of a large rotating storm over the ocean
Cyclone
Process of water falling from clouds as rain or snow?
Precipitation
percentage of Earth's water is considered freshwater?
Process of treating used water so it can be reused
Water Recycling
How many wives did henry the eighth have
Six (bonus Weavers points if you can name them!)
Which natural hazard is commonly associated with the pacific ring of fire?
Volcanic eruptions
Who is Australia's Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
What is always in front of you, but can’t be seen
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?
A natural hazard is a potential threat caused by natural processes (e.g. earthquakes, floods), while a natural disaster is when the hazard actually causes harm to people or property.
Water that soaks into the ground is called what in the water cycle?
Groundwater
Which two continents are most affected by water scarcity?
difference between a dam and a reservoir?
A dam is a barrier that holds back water, while a reservoir is a body of water created or enlarged by a dam.
Who did 100 marathons in 100 days
Mina Guli
Longest river in Australia?
Murray-Darling
In which year did the mighty Hawthorn Hawks last win the AFL premiership?
2015
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?
Nothing
What are the 4 categories of natural hazards
geological, hydrological, meteorological, and biological
Process where water vapour cools down and turns back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.
Condensation
Two main causes of water scarcity in developing countries?
Lack of infrastructure and pollution of freshwater sources.
Water that is used to create everyday products is known as what?
Virtual Water
In which African country is Timbuktu in?
Mali
What are the four national languages of Singapore?
English, Malay, Tamil, Mandarin
Collective noun for a group of jellyfish?
Smack
You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk. But when you look back, you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why?
Everyone on the boat is married
what is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Tectonic plate movements
what is the process that allows water to soak into the ground?
Infiltration
Which major country in the Middle East has no rivers?
Saudi Arabia
two strategies used to manage water sustainably in urban areas.
Rainwater harvesting and using water-efficient appliances.
Croquet
The international airport with code LHR is found in which city (bonus points for name of airport)?
London (Heathrow)
Which Canadian singer/songwriter released the seminal album 'Harvest' which included the classic tune 'Heart of Gold'?
Neil Young
I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?
Popcorn