Hazardous weather

Which natural hazard often causes another natural hazard?

• An earthquake often causes a drought.

• A forest fire often causes a flood.

• A tornado often causes a hurricane.

• A hurricane often causes a flood.

Which natural hazards might cause a landslide when the ground shakes?

• pollution

• forest fire

• tornado

• earthquake

Which is a funnel cloud that causes damage on land?

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• cloud

• tornado

A large storm that forms over an ocean is called a _____.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tsunami

Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 

• True
• False

What is one cause of an earthquake?

• weathering by glaciers
• movements along faults
• deposition by moving water
• tsunamis forming in the ocean

One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

• the Ring of Fire.
• the North and South Pole.
• the United States.
• Eastern Europe.

What do huricanes often bring?

• snow, cold temperatures

• flooding, high winds

• an eye

• southern moving wind

This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.

• Blizzard

• Drought

• Flood

When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.

• Flood

• Drought

• Tsunami