current events beginner 10 sample questions

Natural Disasters MCQ Practice Test

Earthquakes, floods, and emergency responses

Q1. In 2022, which region in the world was severely affected by a prolonged drought, leading to a significant decrease in the country's wheat production?

Explanation: The 2022 drought in the Horn of Africa had a severe impact on the region's wheat production, affecting countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.

Q2. In 2018, which of the following countries was most affected by the Southeast Asian tropical cyclone, Tembin?

Explanation: Tembin made landfall in the Philippines on November 1, 2018, causing widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in over 200 deaths.

Q3. In ’21, a severe flood occurred in Öland, Sweden, resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. What was the primary cause of this flood?

Explanation: The 2011 Öland flood was a severe flood that occurred in Öland, Sweden, in March 2011. The flood was caused by a combination of heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and a clogged drainage system, which resulted in the displacement of thousands of people and significant damage to infrastructure.

Q4. Cherrapunji and surrounding Meghalaya, among the wettest inhabited places on Earth, most typically experience severe summer flooding from which weather system?

Explanation: Meghalaya’s extreme rainfall (orographic monsoon rains steered by Bay of Bengal monsoon depressions against the Khasi Hills) regularly produces severe flooding during the summer monsoon.

Q5. In 2018, a series of wildfires in this country caused widespread destruction and air quality issues, with the city of Åssen being particularly affected.

Explanation: In 2018, Sweden experienced a series of wildfires that caused significant damage and air quality issues, with the city of Åssen being particularly affected.

Q6. In 2022, which country was severely affected by a devastating flood that caused over 1,400 deaths and displaced more than 700,000 people?

Explanation: In June 2022, heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Pakistan, affecting millions of people and causing widespread destruction.

Q7. In 2020, which country experienced a severe locust invasion, affecting over 10 million people and 400,000 hectares of land?

Explanation: The locust invasion in Kenya was a significant threat to the country's food security and economy, with the United Nations estimating that it would require $10 million to respond to the crisis.

Q8. A severe storm system caused widespread flooding in Western Europe in July 2021, with the worst affected areas being Germany and Belgium.

Explanation: The July 2021 Western European floods were a severe flooding event that caused widespread damage and loss of life in Western Europe, particularly in Germany and Belgium.

Q9. In 2019, devastating wildfires burned across the Amazon rainforest, with Brazil reporting a sharp year-over-year increase in fires. Who was Brazil’s president at the time?

Explanation: Jair Bolsonaro was Brazil’s president in 2019 (2019–2022) when Amazon fires drew international attention; Lula returned to the presidency in 2023.

Q10. In 2018, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii experienced a significant eruption. What was a notable result of this eruption?

Explanation: The 2018 Kilauea eruption resulted in extensive lava flows that added land to the existing island. While it didn't create a new, named island, it significantly altered the coastline and increased the island's size.

That was just a sample. Sign up to unlock the full question bank with timed tests and certificates.

Sign Up Free
Natural Disasters MCQ Practice Test | Mind Hustle