Flex 1 Natural Hazards Unit Quiz

Where are earthquakes likely to occur? Check the correct answer.

• In Quebec

• Along fault lines

• In Antarctica

• On the tropical coasts of continents

• In the ocean

Where are hurricanes likely to occur? Check the correct answer.

• In Quebec

• Along fault lines

• In Antarctica

• On the tropical coasts of continents

• In the ocean

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) The concept of prevention

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(b) Not prevention

• Caring for the injured

• Constructing solid buildings

• Making evacuation plans.
  

• Training emergency workers

• Using the Reichter scale to assess damage.

What natural disaster is being described?

Though it only lasts a short time, this violent whirlwind can cause massive destruction.

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Avalanche

What natural disaster is being described?

Large wave caused by an earthquake under the ocean.

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Avalanche

What natural disaster is being described?

Natural phenomenon causing magma to rise to the surface of the Earth.

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Avalanche

What natural disaster is being described?

Large amount of snow that slides rapidly down a mountainside.

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Avalanche

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Natural Hazard

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(b) Artificial Risk

• Oil Spill

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Bomb

• Nuclear Explosion

• Avalanche

• Dam Breach

What is a natural hazard that can cause flooding?

(a)  

Match the term to the definition:

• Natural Hazard

• A natural event that has happened and caused damage to an area.

• Natural Phenomena

• This is what we call it if the region is uninhabited (nobody lives there), and there is no risk.

• Natural Disaster

• A natural event that threatens a population's safety.