Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Alien invasion

• Global warming

• Volcanic eruptions

• Movement of tectonic plates

Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Fahrenheit scale

• Kelvin scale

• Richter scale

• Celsius scale

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The hottest part of the storm

• The outer edge of the storm

• The highest point of the storm

• The calm, low-pressure center of the storm

What is the main cause of flooding?

• Heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or storm surges

• Excessive sunshine

• Low humidity

• Strong winds

Which type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions?

• Lava dome volcanoes

• Shield volcanoes

• Cinder cone volcanoes

• Stratovolcanoes

What is the most common cause of drought?

• Excessive precipitation

• Too much humidity

• Overabundance of water

• Lack of precipitation

What is the name for a scientist who studies earthquakes?

• zoologist

• astrologist

• botanist

• seismologist

Which ocean is known for producing the most hurricanes?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the term for a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves?

• tornado

• volcano eruption

• hurricane

• earthquake

What is the name for a sudden and violent change in the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Volcano eruption

• Earthquake