Natural events

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?

• tornado

• hurricane

• car accident

• earthquake

A natural disaster is a(n) _____ event.

• 1. expected

• 1. unexpected

• 1. planned

• 1. scheduled

What causes earthquakes?

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Shifting tectonic plates

• Heavy rainfall

Which natural event is measured using the Richter scale?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

What is a tsunami?

• A sudden rush of air caused by lightning

• A giant ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes

• A rapid flow of lava down a volcano

• A powerful windstorm over the ocean

Which natural event is characterized by high-speed rotating winds?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Landslide

What is the name for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing great destruction?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Earthquake

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster caused by weather phenomena?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Drought

Which natural disaster is characterized by a rapid flow of hot lava, ash, and gases down the slope of a volcano?

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Avalanche

• Volcanic eruption

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water supply?

• Drought

• Flood

• Avalanche

• Landslide