Unit 3: Natural Hazards

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What are natural disasters?

• a. man-made events that have a negative effect on humans
• b. natural events that have a negative effect on humans
• c. man-made events that have a positive effect on humans
• d. natural events that have a positive effect on humans

What type of damage occurs during an earthquake?

• a. Earthquakes cause snow to fall and accumulate.
• b. Earthquakes cause heavy rains.
• c. Earthquakes cause vibrations that damage roads and buildings.
• d. Earthquakes cause dry conditions with little rain.

Many people live near rivers because it is easier to travel and there are many resources. Heavy rains and melting snow can sometimes cause water in rivers to rise. Which natural hazard would someone living near a river would most likely face?

• a. hurricanes
• b. earthquakes
• c. volcanoes
• d. floods

According to the "World Hazards Map", What is the most common natural hazard?

• a. earthquakes
• b. tornadoes
• c. floods
• d. wildfires

What is the best inference you can draw from the map below?

• a. Floods only occur near the ocean.
• b. Earthquakes are common in every continent.
• c. Hurricanes occur in every continent.
• d. Tsunamis are common in the middle of continents.

According to the "North America Hazards Map", which type of natural disaster is least likely to occur in South Carolina?

• a. earthquakes
• b. floods
• c. tornadoes
• d. hurricanes

What is the first thing you and your family should do to prepare for natural disasters?

• a. run very fast
• b. make a plan
• c. gather your valuables
• d. practice a drill

What is the importance of establishing a safe place?

• a. to get the survivor kit
• b. to choose responsibilities
• c. to meet in a disaster so that everyone is accounted for
• d. to get food and supplies together for the evacuation

Where would be the best place for you to go during a hurricane?

• a. to the ocean on a boat
• b. to a shelter or further inland
• c. to an underground subway
• d. to an island