Catastrophic Events

A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Volcano 
• Tsunami
• Flood

A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called...

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?

• Hurricane
• Flood
• Blizzard
• Tsunami 

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Flood

An extensive amount of snow over a short period is called a...

• Blizzard
• Flood
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 

• Volcano 
• Drought
• Wildfire
• Meteor

A long period with no rain is called a...

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

Hurricanes typically form over...

• cold ocean water. 
• tropical rain forests. 
• warm ocean water. 
• very dry land masses. 

One example of a safe place to be during a thunderstorm is...

• riding in a boat. 
• swimming in a lake.
• sitting under a tree. 
• crouching in a low area.  

Starts by lightning or a camper

• wildfire

• rainstorm

• dust storm