Natural Disasters

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Traffic Jam

• Thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a natural disaster?

• A planned event

• An unpredictable event caused by nature

• A man made occurrence

• A scheduled activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How is a volcano formed?

• By excessive rainfall

• By human construction

• Through the eruption of molten rock from the Earth's crust

• By strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why is it important to have an emergency kit during a natural disaster?

• To carry extra belongings when evacuating

• To have a picnic

• To be prepared with essential supplies like water, food and first aid items

• To start a fire

What is the safest place to be during an earthquake indoors?

• In an open field

• Next to a window

• In a tall building

• Under a sturdy table or desk

What is the "eye" of a hurricane?

• The calm center with clear skies

• The outer edge of the storm

• The part with the heaviest rainfall

• A circular rainbow

Where do earthquakes occur most often?

• In heavily populated cities

• In the mountains

• Under the oceans

• In the desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a tornado?

• A type of cloud formation

• A heavy rainstorm

• A strong wind that blows in one direction

• A rotating column of air that can be destructive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What natural disaster is often referred to as a "seismic" event?

• Volcano eruption

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which natural disaster is characterized by the swirling funnel shape?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Volcano Eruption