Understanding Natural Disasters

What causes a blizzard to occur?

• Warm air only

• Cold air only

• Lack of rain

• Cold air colliding with warm air

What is a major effect of an earthquake?

• High winds

• Toppling buildings

• Overflowing rivers

• Snowstorms

Which natural disaster is most common in the United States according to FEMA?

• Wildfires

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

What is a heat wave characterized by?

• Higher than normal temperatures

• Heavy rainfall

• Lower than normal temperatures

• Normal summer temperatures

What speeds can hurricanes reach up to?

• 200 miles per hour

• 160 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

What shape do most tornadoes appear as?

• Straight line

• Circle

• Funnel

• Square

How high can tsunamis reach?

• Up to 50 feet

• Up to 100 feet

• Up to 150 feet

• Up to 200 feet

What often starts wildfires?

• Melting ice

• Human activity

• High winds only

• Earthquakes

What can cause landslides?

• Earthquakes, heavy rain, or snow

• Only snow

• High temperatures

• Only heavy rain

What do active volcanoes release when they erupt?

• Cold air

• Ash clouds and lava

• Sand

• Water