Natural Disasters Quiz

Which natural disaster is caused by the shaking of the Earth's surface?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood

Which natural disaster is a violent rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

Which natural disaster is a large rotating storm with high-speed winds and heavy rain?

• tornado

• earthquake

• blizzard

• hurricane

Which natural disaster is an overflow of water onto normally dry land?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Flood

Which natural disaster is an uncontrolled fire in a forest or grassland?

• Wildfire

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Underground explosions

• Meteorite impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

Which natural disaster is often accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Earthquake

What is the main cause of hurricanes?

• Cold ocean water

• Strong winds

• Low atmospheric pressure

• Warm ocean water

Which natural disaster can cause extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure?

• Tornado

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

What is the main cause of floods?

• Melting glaciers

• Excessive rainfall or heavy precipitation

• Strong winds

• High tides