What is the primary geological process that leads to earthquakes?

Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly slip past each other, releasing seismic energy.

Name two distinct environmental impacts that natural disasters can cause.

Two environmental impacts are habitat destruction and soil erosion (or water contamination).

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, drawing energy from heat and moisture to create powerful rotating storm systems.

Long-term economic impacts include the disruption of supply chains, crippling of industries, and the requirement for billions in recovery efforts.

I can analyze the causes and impacts of natural disasters.

1
Natural disasters are extreme natural events that cause significant damage to ecosystems, infrastructure, and human populations.
2
Geological disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions result from plate tectonics, while meteorological events such as hurricanes are driven by atmospheric conditions and energy transfers.
3
The impacts of natural disasters are far-reaching, causing habitat destruction environmentally, immense property damage economically, and loss of life socially.