Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the main cause of forest fires?

• Heavy rainfall

• Lightning

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What is the primary cause of flash floods?

• Drought

• Melting snow

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope

• Tornado

• Flood

• Cold Front

• Landslide

Which natural disaster involves the sudden and rapid movement of a large volume of water onto land?

• Drought

• Avalanche

• Flood

• Landslide

What is the primary cause of sinkholes?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion

• Landslides

Which natural disaster involves the rapid movement of a large mass of snow down a slope?

• Avalanche

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What causes a tsunami?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

What is the primary cause of a drought?

• Excessive rainfall

• Strong winds

• Prolonged lack of rainfall

• Earthquakes

What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean currents

• Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions

Which natural disaster is characterized by a sudden shaking of the ground?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood