Earth's Quick & Slow Events Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a rating on the EF Scale for tornadoes?

• EF 6

• EF 0

• EF 5

• EF 3

Answer explanation

EF 6 is the correct answer because the EF Scale for tornadoes is only EF 0 to EF 5.

What type of cloud can form a tornado?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

Answer explanation

Cumulonimbus clouds can allow fast moving air to spin and roll over the slower air below.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which natural disaster is caused by the shifts in the Earth's tectonic plates?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

Answer explanation

Tectonic plates under the earth's surface can bump, shift, or glide past one another causing an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where do avalanches mostly occur?

• the mountains

• the ocean

• the desert

• the rainforest

Answer explanation

Avalanches begin with snow falling on a medium to steep slope in the mountains.

What are powerful ocean waves that grow in size as they reach the shore?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Flood

Answer explanation

A tsunami is just a big tidal wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic explosion under the ocean's surface.

What are big storms that form over water in tropical areas that sometimes come to land?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Hurricanes

Answer explanation

Hurricanes soak up the warm moist air and move it high into the Earth's atmosphere. This warm air is converted to energy and this energy creates the circular winds for a hurricane.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What natural disaster occurs when it rains for a long time?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Flood

• Hurricane

Answer explanation

Whenever it rains heavily and there is no drainage, flooding can occur.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What natural disaster occurs when it is windy and there is a lot of snow?

• Avalanche

• Blizzard

• Windstorm

• Tornado

Answer explanation

A blizzard is a snowstorm with wind speeds of at least 35 miles per hour.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the process of slowly moving sediments from one location to another?

• Weathering

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Erosion

Answer explanation

Erosion moves bits of earth and rock to new places.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What process breaks things down slowly into smaller pieces?

• Weathering

• Melting

• Erosion

• Volcano

Answer explanation

Weathering is the process of breaking down or dissolving rocks and minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2