Natural Hazards and Disasters

Which natural hazard is caused by weather?

• Flooding
• Tsunami
• Earthquake
• Volcanic Eruption

An area has had very little rainfall for several months. Which is a natural hazard that could result from the lack of rain?

• Wildfire
• Flooding
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

What do tornadoes and hurricanes have in common?

• They both form over the ocean.
• They both involve strong winds.
• They are both types of tropical storms.
• They both include funnel-shaped clouds.

What causes tsunamis?

• Underwater earthquakes
• Cold weather
• Strong winds
• Lack of rain

Volcanic eruptions cause destruction but can also create new land.

• True
• False

What's the main cause of earthquakes?

• Pressure from within Earth's crust
• Hurricanes
• Human activity
• Changes in temperatures within the Earth's mantle

What tool do you use to measure earthquakes?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Richter scale
• Seismograph

Are volcanic eruptions predictable?

• Yes
• No

Are natural disasters harmful to society and impact people and the environment?

• Yes
• No

Can you prepare for and/or prevent wildfires?

• Yes
• No