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

A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...

• Tornado 
• Earthquake
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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

• Hurricane
• Flood
• Blizzard
• Tsunami 

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 

One of the best places to seek protection during a tornado is...

• in the attic.
• beside either the stove or the refrigerator. 
• in the garage. 
• in the basement of a well-build building.  

Hurricanes typically form over...

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

If people are asked to evacuate during a hurricane watch, they are being asked to...

• seek shelter in their homes.  
• move away from the windows in their homes. 
• leave the area temporarily. 
• move away permanently.  

what is this

• tornado 
• landslide
• typhoon 
• hurricane