Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a Hurricane Simulator?

• A machine that creates artificial rain

• A machine that simulates earthquakes

• A machine that generates snow storms

• A machine that creates winds up to 80 miles an hour

What do hurricanes and tornadoes have in common?

• Both are caused by volcanic eruptions

• Both are types of snow storms

• Both are natural disasters caused by extreme weather conditions

• Both are man-made disasters

Which of the following is true about hurricanes?

• They are easier to predict than tornadoes

• They cause less harm to people than tornadoes

• They have stronger winds than tornadoes

• They are smaller in size compared to tornadoes

How many hurricanes occur each year on average?

• Over 1,000

• Exactly 10

• About 100

• Less than 10

What is the main reason why tornadoes harm more people than hurricanes?

• Tornadoes have stronger winds

• Tornadoes are harder to predict

• Tornadoes are larger in size

• Tornadoes occur less frequently

Which natural disaster causes more deaths on average?

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is the main factor that determines the level of damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes?

• The amount of rainfall

• The duration of the storm

• The speed of the winds

• The size of the storm

Why do hurricanes end up causing more damage to homes and buildings compared to tornadoes?

• They are larger in size

• They have stronger winds

• They occur more frequently

• They are harder to predict

How does the number of tornadoes compare to the number of hurricanes each year?

• There are more tornadoes than hurricanes

• There are more hurricanes than tornadoes

• The numbers are about the same

• Tornadoes and hurricanes occur in different years

What is the main reason why tornadoes are considered worse than hurricanes?

• They occur more frequently

• They have stronger winds

• They cause more damage to homes and buildings

• They are harder to predict