What type of energy is geothermal energy?

In volcanic areas geothermal energy is a major source of what type of energy?

Approximately how much of the world’s population live near volcanoes?

Approximately how much of the USA’s 320 million population are at risk from earthquakes?

After thousands of years of weathering what happens to the lava produced from a volcano?

How does more effective monitoring benefit people living within a high tectonic risk area?

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why people choose to live within a tectonic risk area?

Iceland lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where there are several active volcanoes. Roughly how often does an eruption occur?

Why do people in Iceland consider the tectonic activity to be low risk?

Why are earthquake fault lines particularly important is some dry desert areas?

Why is better building control an important factor in preventing damage to buildings?

Mount Vesuvius in Italy, last erupted in 1944. How many people live in the shadow of the volcano?

More than 100 million people visit volcano sites each year. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for visiting the sites?

Why do settlements develop at the site of volcanoes?

Which of the following is a positive effect of geothermal energy.

How high a risk is tectonic activity considered to be in Iceland?

Approximately how much of Iceland’s buildings benefit from hot water generated from within the Earth’s crust?

Approximately how much of Iceland’s electricity is generated through geothermal energy?

Does mining take place inside some active volcanoes?

Which of the following is one of the uses for sulphur?

Tectonic activity brings huge benefits to Iceland. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits?

Why is mining inside an active volcano dangerous?

Where do the majority of tectonic hazards occur?

What percentage of the world’s population is supported by farming on volcanic soils?

What percentage of the Earth is covered by volcanic soil?