Natural Disasters

Which natural disaster uses the Richter scale to measure strength? 

• Earthquake
• Tornado
• Tsunami
• Hurricane

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which event probably would not occur as a result of an earthquake?

• Tsunami occurring across the ocean
• F4 tornadoes forming near the epicenter
• Mountains near the epicenter getting taller or shorter
• Aftershock waves that can cause damage

Before a volcano erupts, it may give off warning signs. Which of the following would be a sign that pressure is building up before an eruption?

• Formation of geysers
• Many small earthquakes
• A slow deflation of the sides of the volcano
  
• A sudden drop in surface temperature

Where are the winds strongest in a hurricane?

• In the eye
• In the eye wall
• In the rain bands
• In the rain shield

What should you do if a tsunami is about to hit? 

• Take cover
• Get to higher ground
• Board up windows and doors
• Get in the basement

Where do most hurricanes start? 

• Near the poles
• Near land
• Near the equator
• Over deserts

What does the Saffir-Simpson scale measure? 

• hurricanes
• tornadoes
• earthquakes
• volcanic erruptions

Which natural disaster can cause a tsunami to happen? 

• Tornado
• Tsunami
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

Where do most Earthquakes occur in the US? 

• California
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont

Where do most tornadoes happen in the US? 

• Oregon
• Texas
• Tennessee
• Arizona