Understanding Natural Disasters

What is a natural disaster?

• A fictional scenario

• A disaster occurring due to natural processes

• A man-made event causing damage

• A predictable event with no harm

Which is NOT a natural disaster?

• Blizzard

• Flood

• Factory explosion

• Earthquake

What causes a blizzard?

• Forest fires

• Volcanic eruptions

• Underwater earthquakes

• Warm air colliding with cold air

What natural disaster is caused by a lack of rain?

• Hurricane

• Drought

• Blizzard

• Tsunami

Which natural disaster is caused by cold air colliding with warm air?

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Heat wave

• Hurricane

What can lead to a drought?

• Ocean currents

• Cold temperatures

• Deforestation

• Heavy rainfall

What is the most common natural disaster in the United States?

• Wildfire

• Tornado

• Flood

• Earthquake

What natural disaster involves a swirling storm with high winds?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Heat wave

What is another name for a hurricane?

• Typhoon

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Tempest

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Which natural disaster is characterized by a funnel of air?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Tornado