Year 6 Science. Natural Disasters / Weather Instruments

Which of these cyclones would cause the most damage?

• Category 1

• Category 5

Which of these instruments would be used to measure an earthquake?

• Barometer

• Wind sock

• Seismograph

• Hygrometer

In the Southern Hemisphere, which way does a cyclone spin?

• Clockwise

• Anti-clockwise

A barometer measures atmospheric ————————?

If a cyclone is coming what should you do?

• Tape or board up windows

• Secure or remove light items in backyard

• Listen to TV or radio for instructions for your area

• All of the above

MOST tsunamis are caused by…..?

• Cyclones

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

What is the pictured weather instrument used to measure?

• Wind strength

• Temperature

• Atmospheric pressure

• Wind direction

Which of these Australian cities would be UNLIKELY to have a cyclone.

• Cairns

• Darwin

• Alice Springs

• Brisbane

An anemometer measures——-

• Wind speed and direction

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Expected rainfall

The centre of a cyclone is called the ——?

• Summit

• Eye

• Epicentre

• Peak