Survival disaster

Which natural disaster is measured on the Richter scale?

• volcanic eruption

• flood

• earthquake

What is created by a rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground?

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What is a long period of dry weather known as?

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A situation in which a disease spreads very quickly and infects many people

• flood

• epidemic

• volcanic eruption

When an earthquake on the sea floor causes a tidal wave, what is the natural disaster it creates called?

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In which of the following natural disasters would you find molten lava?

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What are rotating winds of over 100mph formed over warm seas called?

• flood

• hurricane

• lightning

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

• avalanche

• tsunami

• epidemic

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

• volcanic eruption

• hurricane

• nuclear bomb

Why is it important to avoid flood waters after a tsunami or hurricane?

• Another storm could be approaching

• It can contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge the water.

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  You don't have avoid them! Go swim!