Texas Natural Disasters Quiz

What year did Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Which natural disaster is Texas most prone to?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?

• Richter Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Mercalli Scale

In what year did the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history strike Galveston, Texas?

• 1900

• 1925

• 1950

• 2005

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of wildfires in Texas?

• Lightning strikes

• Human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

• Electrical lines

What type of natural disaster is a "flash flood"?

• A slow rising flood

• A flood that occurs within a few hours of excessive rainfall

• A flood that happens in coastal areas

• A flood caused by dam or levee breakage

How many tornadoes does Texas, on average, experience per year?

• About 50

• About 100

• About 150

• More than 200

What year did the Central Texas floods occur, causing significant damage and loss of life?

• 2013

• 2015

• 2017

• 2019

Which of the following areas in Texas is most vulnerable to hurricanes?

• West Texas

• North Texas

• The Gulf Coast

• Central Texas

What is the primary factor contributing to the severity of droughts in Texas?

• Deforestation

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

• All of the above