What type of damage is typically observed during a Category 1 hurricane?

A few shingles fall off and palm fronds bend.

Walls of the house begin to fall apart.

Most trees fall and most windows break.

The house's door is blown in and the roof flaps.

Which of the following describes the damage to a house during a Category 2 hurricane?

Windows can break from debris and siding can break and flap.

Only minor damage like bent palm fronds.

The entire roof is completely ripped off.

All trees in the neighborhood are destroyed.

What significant damage can occur to a house during a Category 3 hurricane?

The house's door can be blown inward.

Only a few shingles are lost from the roof.

Walls of the house begin to collapse entirely.

No trees remain standing in the entire neighborhood.

What is the extent of damage expected from a Category 5 hurricane?

Catastrophic damage, including walls falling and no trees remaining in the area.

Minor roof damage and some bent trees.

Windows may break, but the house structure remains largely intact.

Most trees fall, and most shingles fly away.

What is the extent of damage expected from a Category 4 hurricane?

Catastrophic damage in your home like broken roofs, doors, and windows

Minimal damage with only minor roof leaks.

No significant impact expected on infrastructure.

Only light rain and wind with no power outages.

Use image for assistance: Which of the following are true about tornadoes? (3 answers correct)

They are rapidly rotating columns of air that extend from thunderstorms to the ground.

They can level buildings, uproot trees, and toss debris hundreds of yards away.

They are capable of immense destruction, with winds reaching incredible speeds.

They are caused by underwater disturbances.

"Tornado Alley" refers to the part of the country that sees the most extreme tornados yearly. What statement below sums up the map in the picture?

The area of the country that is in most danger from tornados is central America

New York has the most extreme tornados than any other state.

California sees more tornados than New York.

Southeast region like Florida mostly gets hit by tornadoes

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a 'Warning' and an 'Advisory' in the context of coastal flooding and currents?

A 'Warning' indicates dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents are possible, requiring immediate action, while an 'Advisory' suggests strong currents and waves are possible, but does not require evacuation.

A 'Warning' is less severe than an 'Advisory' and only requires monitoring the situation.

An 'Advisory' means no threat is present, while a 'Warning' means to stay tuned for information.

Both 'Warning' and 'Advisory' require moving to high ground or inland.

Floods happen when_________

too much rain in a short period of time

too much snow and winds are present

What is a common cause of urban (city) flooding?

Poorly managed drainage systems

Natural Disasters Lesson

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is preparing for a disaster important?

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered a natural disaster that can cause great damage or loss of life?

Earthquake

Rainfall

Sunrise

Rainbow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use image for assistance: What are the three conditions that must be met for a disaster to occur, according to the lesson?

Live in risky places, an extreme phenomenon occurs, and causes damage

You live near a volcano, tectonic plates, or canals

Live near dry areas with tall brushes

Live in high altitude areas, near a volcano, or risky places

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use image for assistance: Which of the following best describes a natural hazard?

Something humans cause

A natural event that can cause harm

Something that always causes destruction

A minor weather change

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use image for assistance: When does a disaster emergency occur?

Before any threat appears

After a disaster has happened

Only during training exercises

When there is no danger

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the image for assistance: Which of the following is a goal of responding to a disaster emergency?

Save lives and property

Create more disasters

Ignore the affected people

Delay help until later

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Natural Disasters

39 questions

Why is preparing for a disaster important?

Which of the following is considered a natural disaster that can cause great damage or loss of life?

Use image for assistance: What are the three conditions that must be met for a disaster to occur, according to the lesson?

Use image for assistance: Which of the following best describes a natural hazard?

Use image for assistance: When does a disaster emergency occur?

Use the image for assistance: Which of the following is a goal of responding to a disaster emergency?

Use image for assistance: Which of the following are key steps in disaster prevention? (3 correct answers)

Identify two things you should know or do to prepare for a disaster, according to the lesson.

Hurricanes are large, swirling storms that form over warm ocean waters. They can cause strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, leading to ___ and destruction.

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