SS: Natural Disasters Week 20 Review

1. What are natural disasters?

• a. man-made events that have a negative effect on humans

• b. natural events that have a negative effect on humans

• c. man-made events that have a positive effect on humans

• d. natural events that have a positive effect on humans

2. Natural disasters can cause ____________________________________________.

• a. positive change for wildlife and humans

• b. damage and hardships for humans

• c. growth and renewal

• d. new homes for people and wildlife

3. What is a cyclone?

• a. a windstorm produced by a volcano

• b. a fire produced by lightning

• c. storms like hurricanes, that cause flooding and severe wind damage

• d. storms like blizzards, that cause ice storms

4. What do we call a zone in the Pacific Ocean where landmasses push against each other?

• a. the Ring of Fire

• b. the Ring of Earthquakes

• c. the Ring of Volcanoes

• d. the Ring of Plates

5. What can earthquakes under the ocean cause?

• a. They can cause rainstorms called tornadoes.

• b. They can cause giant waves called tsunamis.

• c. They can cause volcanic eruptions.

• d. They can cause wildfires.

6. The strength of a hurricane depends on the factors of temperature, wind, and ____________________________.

• a. hemisphere

• b. location

• c. rainfall

• d. season

7. South America has a history of flooding, fires, and ___________________________.

• a. cyclones

• b. earthquakes

• c. tornadoes

• d. tsunamis

8. What are natural disasters caused by?

• a. the human characteristics of a place

• b. the physical characteristics and climate of a place

• c. people

• d. temperature

9. Which natural disasters are more likely to occur in South Carolina?

• a. monsoons and tsunamis

• b. wildfires and drought

• c. hurricanes and tornadoes

• d. volcanoes and earthquakes

10. How can people stay safe from natural disasters?

• a. be prepared with materials and supplies

• b. walk to school

• c. eat chicken nuggets

• d. build houses