Natural Disasters Quiz

What causes rock and soil to slide down steep slopes?

• Drought

• Volcanic eruption

• Strong winds

• Heavy rains

What can cause trees and homes to burn up?

• Earthquake

• Drought

• Wildfire

• Hurricane

What comes through an opening in Earth’s crust and causes wildfires?

• Heavy rains

• Strong winds

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

What natural disaster can shake the ground hard enough to destroy buildings?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Wildfire

• Volcanic eruption

What natural disaster is caused by strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rains?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Volcanic eruption