Natural Disasters

Which layer of the Earth is the surface?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Answer explanation

The mantle is made up of molten magma!

What do we call the hot melted rock that comes out of a volcano?

• Magma

• Steam

• Pebbles

• Lava

Answer explanation

Magma that comes to the surface is called lava!

Which of these can create new islands?

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Answer explanation

Lava from volcanoes can harden into new islands!

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

True or false: The Earth's crust is one big, connected piece.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Earth's surface is made up of lots of pieces like a puzzle!

What do we call the pieces of Earth's crust?

• Puzzle Pieces

• Tectonic Plates

• Layers

• Slices

When two plates push against each other, what does it cause?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What natural disaster is caused by wind moving over warm ocean water?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What usually causes tsunamis?

• Surfers

• Cruise ships

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What can a tsunami cause to happen?

• Snow

• Floods

• Tornadoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

True or false: Wildfires can be good for the land.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Wildfires can destroy plants and wildlife, but they can also help plants to grow even healthier than before!