Danger Zone: Environment and People

A natural hazard is a natural disaster that may have a negative effect on humans.

• True

• False

A destructive and violently rotating column of wind shaped like a funnel that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over the woodlands or brush.

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

A mountain with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth's crust.

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Water overflows or soaks land that is usually dry

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

A very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm, tropical waters.

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

A sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within Earth's surface.

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Which is a way humans design homes to withstand ash and debris during a volcano?

• wooden walls

• concrete walls and slanted roof

• many large windows

• safe room

What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?

• never walk or drive through moving water

• go to a safe room

• pay close attention to camp fires

• text instead of call so you can free up phone lines

What should humans do to prevent wildfires?

• tend campfires

• follow laws when burning debris at home

• keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobiles

• all of the above