Natural Disaster Facts Quiz

What is the scale called that measures the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Beaufort Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

Which layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tornadoes are measured on which scale?

• Beaufort Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

What is the center of a hurricane called?

• Eye

• Core

• Epicenter

• Vortex

Floods are commonly caused by:

• Heavy rain

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a cause of wildfires?

• Lightning

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquakes

• Human activities

What is the main gas released during a volcanic eruption?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Focus

• Apex

Which of the following is NOT a type of flood?

• Flash flood

• River flood

• Coastal flood

• Solar flood

What is the term for a large wave caused by underwater earthquakes?

• Tsunami

• Typhoon

• Cyclone

• Tidal wave