Natural Disasters

Giant storms that begin at sea and sometimes crash into land are called?

• hurricanes

• tornadoes

• avalanches

• mudslides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions are called?

• hurricanes

• volcanoes

• tsunamis

• tornadoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If an earthquake begins to happen, the safest place to be is:

• underground

• in a doorway

• next to a window

• laying on the floor

Which natural disaster occurs over 1,000 times each day and is usually too small for people to notice?

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

• tsunamis

• floods

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A giant, spinning ocean-born storm.

• earthquake

• hurricane

• storm surge

• tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A funnel-shaped storm, with winds up to 300 mph.

• hurricane

• tsunami

• tornado

• storm surge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

• hurricane

• tsunami

• storm surge

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do you protect from a hurricane?

• evacuate the area and put all outside belongings indoors
• go to your basement
• call 911
• get materials for warmth and hide in your house

Which storm can cause flooding?

• hurricanes
• blizzards
• tsunamis
• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

a tornado is caused by ___________ and _________ winds colliding

• hurricane + tsunami

• warm air + cold air

• cold air + cold air

• warm air + warm air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6