Environmental problems

Which region in the United States is known as 'Tornado Alley'?

• Florida

• California

• New York

• Texas

What is the main cause of numerous tornadoes in Florida?

• Earthquakes

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

When do tornadoes in Tornado Alley typically happen?

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

What is a Tornado Warning issued for?

• Snowstorms

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

What is the equivalent term for 'bushfires' in American English?

• Wildfire

• Snowstorm

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

What is the main cause of bushfires in Australia?

• Blizzards

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Lightning

What technique is used to contain bushfires by creating areas with no combustible material?

• Backburning

• Flooding

• Airdropping

• Evacuation

What is the most threatening issue in Canada presently?

• Climate Change

• Tornadoes

• Droughts

• Earthquakes

Which international organization does Canada belong to for promoting global action on climate change?

• UNESCO

• WHO

• UNICEF

• UNFCCC

What type of flooding is mentioned as an increased incident in Canada due to climate change?

• Flash Flooding

• Coastal Flooding

• Urban Flooding

• River Flooding