Natural Disasters

What does it mean if danger is imminent?

• It is very large.

• It is happening soon.

• It is very strong and serious.

• It is extremely sad or tragic.

What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

• An inactive volcano can still erupt in the future, while an extinct volcano will never erupt again.

• An inactive volcano has never erupted before, while an extinct volcano has erupted in the past.

• An inactive volcano is smaller in size compared to an extinct volcano.

• An inactive volcano is located on land, while an extinct volcano is located underwater.

The magnitude of an earthquake tells

• where the earthquake hit.

• the strength of the earthquake.

• when the earthquake will hit.

• what happens after the earthquake.

What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

• Moderate hurricane damage is caused by strong winds, while catastrophic hurricane damage is caused by heavy rainfall.

• Moderate hurricane damage is easily repairable, while catastrophic hurricane damage requires extensive rebuilding.

• Moderate hurricane damage affects a small area, while catastrophic hurricane damage affects a large region.

• Moderate hurricane damage is less severe than catastrophic hurricane damage.

What does it mean if something is flammable?

• It can be used to prevent a fire.

• It is found as part of the damage of a fire.

• It is able to catch on fire easily.

• It can survive a fire.

How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

• Carelessness can cause sparks that ignite dry vegetation.

• Carelessness can lead to increased rainfall, which can cause flooding and extinguish wildfires.

• Carelessness can create strong winds that spread wildfires.

• Carelessness can cause earthquakes that trigger wildfires.

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

• The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the city center.

• The fault line runs through this region, making it prone to earthquakes.

• The storm surge caused extensive flooding along the coast.

• The drought has resulted in water shortages and crop failures.

What is the meaning of the term 'epicenter'?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

• The line where two tectonic plates meet and slip past each other.

• A sudden and violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

What is the meaning of the term 'fault'?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

• The line where two tectonic plates meet and slip past each other.

• A sudden and violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.