Natural Disasters

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Angry volcano eruptions

• Global warming

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Alien invasion

How are tornadoes formed?

• Tornadoes are formed from volcanic eruptions.

• Tornadoes are formed from heavy rainfall.

• Tornadoes are formed from earthquakes.

• Tornadoes are formed from powerful thunderstorms.

What are the categories used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

• Beaufort Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

What are the main causes of floods?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• heavy rainfall, snowmelt, hurricanes, and dam failures.

What are the warning signs of a volcanic eruption?

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Increased seismic activity

• Decreased sulfur dioxide emissions

• Decreased seismic activity

How are tsunamis different from regular ocean waves?

• Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

• Tsunamis are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• Tsunamis are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

• Tsunamis are caused by strong winds on the ocean's surface.

What are the safety measures to take during an earthquake?

• Taking cover under a heavy table

• Finding a safe place to take cover, staying away from windows, heavy furniture, and objects that could fall, and holding on to something sturdy.

• Running outside to open space

• Standing near a tall bookshelf

What are the key differences between a hurricane and a typhoon?

• Time of year

• Location of occurrence

• Type of precipitation

• Wind speed

What are the effects of volcanic eruptions on the environment?

• Creating a cooling effect on the environment

• Reducing air pollution

• Releasing harmful gases, causing air pollution, and altering the climate

• Promoting plant growth

How can communities prepare for a potential tsunami?

• By hosting a tsunami party to celebrate the potential disaster

• By creating evacuation plans, building tsunami-resistant structures, and educating residents about warning signs and safety procedures.

• By building tall skyscrapers near the coast to protect against the waves

• By ignoring all warning signs and continuing with daily activities