Natural Hazards Quiz

True or False: A natural hazard is a natural disaster that may have a negative effect on humans.

• True

• False

Which is a way humans design homes to withstand ash and debris during a volcano?

• wooden walls

• concrete walls with a slanted roof

• many large windows

• safe room

What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?

• never walk or drive through moving water

• go to a safe room

• pay close attention to camp fires

• text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines

What should humans do to prevent wildfires?

• tend campfires

• follow laws when burning debris at home

• keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobiles

• all of the above

Which natural hazard can be tracked so humans have more time to prepare and evacuate?

• wildfires

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

Circle two ways we alert the public during a severe thunderstorm that can produce a tornado.

• Tornado watch: a person who stands outside looking for tornadoes

• Tornado watch: conditions are right for a tornado

• Tornado watch: people ask questions to see if a tornado is possible

• Tornado warning: a tornado has been spotted or is coming

What is the most deadly thing about an earthquake?

• the earthquake

• falling buildings

• lava and ash

• floods

Fill in the blank with the name of the place in the United States most likely to experience that natural hazard.

What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?

• know safe places in your home

• prepare an emergency kit

• have a family communication plan

• all of the above

What should people do DURING a natural disaster?

• go outside

• get in your car and drive away

• know the safest place in your home

• stand near the windows