Natural Hazards Quiz

What is a sudden shaking of the ground called?

• hurricane

• tornado

• earthquake

• tsunami

Which natural hazard can cause a lot of water to cover an area?

• drought

• flood

• hurricane

• earthquake

What is a spinning column of air that can cause a lot of damage called?

• cyclone

• tornado

• whirlwind

• hurricane

What is a powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain called?

• hurricane

• blizzard

• typhoon

• tornado

What is a large uncontrolled fire in nature called?

• wildfire

• controlled fire

• inferno

• blaze

What causes an earthquake?

• Sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

• Volcanic eruption

• Movement of tectonic plates

What can cause a flood?

• Drought, strong winds, or low tides

• Excessive heat, high pressure, or low humidity

• Earthquake, volcanic eruption, or hurricane

• Heavy rainfall, melting snow or ice, dam failure, or a tsunami

What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• Attic or top floor of a tall building

• Outside in an open field

• In a car or mobile home

• Basement or interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The eye of a hurricane is the calm, relatively clear area at the center of the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is the most dangerous part of the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is a small tornado that forms within the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is a large body of water that forms during the storm.

What can start a wildfire?

• Rain, snow, or hail

• Animals, insects, or birds

• Candles, fireworks, or bonfires

• Lightning, human activities, or volcanic eruptions