Natural Disasters Quiz (CDP)

1.What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

• They are exactly the same

• A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans

• I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans

• Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards

2. Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

3. A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Drought

4. What force causes landslides?

• inertia

• mass

• gravity

• magnetism

5. When large amounts of water quickly overflow a boundary, a ___________ has occurred.

• flash flood

• landslide

• regular flood

• slow onset flood

6. Hurricanes gather ______________ and ______________ through contact with warm ocean waters.

• sand, dust

• heat, Sun

• fish, plants

• heat, energy

7.Which natural disaster is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Drought

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

8. Which natural disaster is a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush?

• Wildfire

• Drought

• tsunami

• Hurricane

9. Which natural disaster is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this?

• Flood

• Drought

• Blizzards

• Hurricane

10. Which is the BEST way you can help prepare for natural disasters?

• Watch your pets for any unusual behavior.

• Keep the windows of your house closed at all times.

• Always carry a pint of water with you.

• Make an emergency supply kit with your family.