Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Meteorite impacts

• Underground explosions

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic activity

Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Celsius scale

• Kelvin scale

• Richter scale

• Fahrenheit scale

What is the name given to a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Hurricane

Which natural disaster is characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall?

• tornado

• blizzard

• earthquake

• hurricane

What is the eye of a hurricane?

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

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

• The eye of a hurricane is a dangerous and turbulent area at the center of a hurricane.

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

Which natural disaster is caused by excessive rainfall, overflowing rivers, or tsunamis?

• drought

• earthquake

• flood

• hurricane

What is the name given to a sudden and violent shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

• geological jolting

• tectonic trembling

• volcanic vibration

• seismic shaking

Which natural disaster is often accompanied by storm surges and can cause widespread flooding?

• earthquake

• tornado

• hurricane

• wildfire

What is the name given to a large wave caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• tsunami

Which natural disaster is measured using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes