Understanding Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the scale called that measures the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Beaufort Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for the formation of a hurricane?

• Warm ocean waters

• High atmospheric pressure

• Moist air

• A pre-existing weather disturbance

What is the center of a tornado called?

• Eye

• Core

• Funnel

• Vortex

Floods are commonly caused by:

• Long periods of drought

• Rapid melting of snow

• Decrease in sea level

• Deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by thick, viscous lava that does not flow far from the eruption site?

• Effusive eruption

• Explosive eruption

• Hawaiian eruption

• Strombolian eruption

What is the primary difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• The size of the storm

• The location of formation

• The speed of the wind

• The duration of the event

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

• Lightning strikes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Human activities

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What phenomenon can cause a tsunami, which can then lead to flooding?

• A tornado touching down in the ocean

• A hurricane's storm surge

• An underwater earthquake

• A volcanic eruption on land

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Which of the following areas is MOST likely to experience a tornado?

• Coastal areas

• Mountainous regions

• Tundra regions

• Flat plains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main reason that hurricanes lose strength when they move over land?

• The temperature of the land is cooler than the ocean.

• They encounter friction with the land surface.

• They no longer have access to warm ocean water to fuel them.

• The air pressure over land is higher.