Natural disasters

What is the main cause of floods as mentioned in the passage?

• Tornadoes
• Wildfires
• Earthquakes
• Heavy rainfall

According to the passage, which natural disaster is the most common in the United States?

• Floods
• Wildfires
• Hurricanes
• Earthquakes

How are hurricanes formed according to the passage?

• Volcanic eruptions
• Tornadoes
• Low pressure systems
• High pressure systems

What is the main cause of droughts?

• Lack of rain over a long period of time
• Volcanic activity
• Rising ocean temperatures
• Heavy rainfall

Which natural disaster is described as a 'destructive column of air' in the passage?

• Tornadoes
• Tsunamis
• Heat waves
• Thunderstorms

Which natural disaster is caused by a 'rapidly rotating column of air'?

• Tsunamis
• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Earthquakes

Which natural disaster is caused by a 'sudden violent movement of the Earth's crust'?

• Floods
• Blizzards
• Earthquakes
• Hurricanes

What is the main cause of wildfires mentioned in the passage?

• Human activity
• Deforestation
• Volcanic eruptions
• Lightning strikes

What is the primary cause of a heat wave according to the passage?

• Melting ice and snow
• Volcanic activity
• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere
• Heavy rainfall