Natural Hazards

What are the characteristics of floods and tsunamis?

• Floods are caused by excessive rainfall or overflow of rivers, while tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

• Floods are caused by excessive snowfall or avalanches, while tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

• Floods are caused by excessive heat or drought, while tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

• Floods are caused by excessive wind or tornadoes, while tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

How can we protect ourselves from floods and tsunamis?

• Ignore the warnings and stay in your home

• Take the following steps: Stay informed, create an emergency plan, build or buy a home in a safe location, install flood barriers, have an emergency kit, evacuate when instructed, follow local authorities' guidance.

• Build your home in a low-lying area

• Do not create an emergency plan

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a thunderstorm?

• Formation and movement

• Location and duration

• Size and intensity

• Wind speed and rainfall

What are the characteristics of water natural hazards?

• Water natural hazards are caused by excessive rainfall and heavy precipitation.

• Water natural hazards occur in bodies of water and include events such as floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, and storm surges.

• Water natural hazards occur only in rivers and lakes.

• Water natural hazards are limited to droughts and water scarcity.

What is a tsunami?

• A tsunami is a type of storm that occurs in the ocean.

• A tsunami is a result of earthquakes happening on land.

• A tsunami is a phenomenon that only occurs in lakes and rivers.

• A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large-scale disturbances of the ocean.

Name one method of protection from floods and tsunamis.

• building seawalls or flood barriers

• building skyscrapers

• planting trees

• constructing underground tunnels

Why are natural hazards dangerous?

• Natural hazards only cause minor inconveniences.

• Natural hazards are dangerous because they can bring about economic prosperity.

• Natural hazards are dangerous because they can cause significant damage to property, infrastructure, and human lives.

• Natural hazards are not dangerous at all.