B2.6 UNIT 4 - NATURAL DISASTER QUIZ

Which of these produce the fastest winds?

• tornados

• hurricanes

• cyclones

In which county did the strongest earthquake on record occur?

• Chile

• Indonesia

• USA

What are your chances of being hit by lightning each year?

• 1 in 7 million

• 1 in 700,000

• 1 in 700

How often does lightning occur worldwide?

• 500 to 100 times per day

• 50 to 100 times per hour

• 50 to 100 times per second

Most earthquake activity occurs close to Earth's surface.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A typhoon is a kind of cyclone.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Only North America experiences tornadoes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you are INSIDE when the shaking from an earthquake begins, you should:

• Run outside immediately

• DUCK, COVER and HOLD ON! Duck or drop down to the floor.

• Call your friends and relatives as soon as possible to find out they are OK.

Which country has the largest number of active volcanoes?

• Japan

• United States

• Indonesia

Which of the following statement is FALSE about tsunamis?

• Tsunamis occur due to an underwater disturbance in the floor of the ocean.

• Tsunamis travel very short distances.

• Tsunamis occur only in very bad weather.

• Tsunami means "harbour wave"