Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a natural disaster?

• A disaster caused by supernatural forces

• A disaster caused by human activity

• A disaster that happens in nature or by natural processes

• A disaster caused by aliens

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Pandemic

• Volcanic eruption

• Industrial accident

What is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States?

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

What causes a blizzard?

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere

• Lack of rain over a long period of time

• Warm air colliding with cold air

What is the cause of a drought?

• Lack of rain over a long period of time

• Deforestation

• Melting ice and snow

• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere

What causes an earthquake?

• Sudden violent movement of the Earth's crust

• Heavy rains and flooding

• High winds and thunderstorms

• Melting ice and snow

What is the cause of a heat wave?

• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere

• Warm humid air surge

• Lack of rain over a long period of time

• Melting ice and snow

What is another name for a hurricane?

• Whirlwind

• Cyclone

• Tornado

• Typhoon

What is the most common natural disaster in the United States according to FEMA?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood

• Hurricane

What are the three things you can do to be ready for a natural disaster?

• Panic, run, hide

• Predict, prevent, protect

• Plan, prepare, practice

• Prepare, pack, perform