Most Brutal Natural Disasters and Their Impact

What did the Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Khan describe the disaster as?

• A manageable crisis

• The worst crisis since World War II

• A minor setback

• A natural occurrence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What was the town of Joplin compared to during the tornado?

• A quiet evening

• A jumbo jet landing on a house

• A peaceful morning

• A regular windy day

What did the flood force people to do?

• Have a picnic

• Go on a vacation

• Start a new hobby

• Move out with their belongings

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand?

• 5.6

• 4.5

• 6.3

• 7.1

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the size comparison made for Hurricane Irene?

• The size of Europe

• The size of a small island

• The size of a continent

• The size of a city

What was the reaction of people in Turkey to the earthquake?

• Indifference

• Panic and rushing into the streets

• Celebration

• Complete silence

What was found alive in the rubble two days after the earthquake in Turkey?

• A two-week-old baby

• A bird

• A dog

• A cat

How did the community in Joplin respond to the tornado disaster?

• By moving away

• By giving up

• By ignoring the damage

• By helping each other and rebuilding