What is a natural disaster?

• A natural disaster is a man-made event caused by human activities.

• A natural disaster is a gradual and mild event caused by natural forces.

• A natural disaster is a predictable and controllable event caused by natural forces.

• A natural disaster is a sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces.

Name one natural disaster that involves the shaking of the Earth's surface.

• tornado

• hurricane

• flood

• earthquake

What is the most common type of natural disaster?

• flooding

• hurricane

• tornado

• earthquake

What causes a tsunami?

• Meteor impact, asteroid collision, or comet strike

• Underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide

• Heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, or lightning

• Hurricane, tornado, or cyclone

Which natural disaster is caused by the rapid rotation of a funnel-shaped cloud?

• tornado

• tsunami

• earthquake

• hurricane

What is the main cause of wildfires?

• Climate change

• Lightning strikes

• Human activity

• Natural disasters

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• A hurricane is formed over land while a tornado is formed over water.

• A tornado is a type of hurricane.

• The main difference between a hurricane and a tornado is their size and formation.

• A hurricane is larger and more destructive than a tornado.

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

• population density

• temperature

• wind speed

• earthquakes

Which natural disaster is caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

• earthquake

• tornado

• hurricane

• volcano eruption

What is the main cause of floods?

• global warming

• deforestation

• high tides

• excessive rainfall or heavy precipitation