Natural Hazards Quiz

A tornado is an example of _____.

• earthquake

• floods

• natural hazard

• hurricane

Too much rain can cause _____.

• earthquake

• floods

• natural hazard

• hurricane

A large storm that forms over an ocean is called a _____.

• blizzard

• floods

• hurricane

• natural hazard

Which natural hazard is NOT weather related?

• earthquake

• floods

• natural hazard

• hurricane

A storm with lots of snow, cold temperatures, and strong winds is called a _____.

• blizzard

• floods

• natural hazard

• hurricane

Lightning may cause _____.

• wildfires

• landslides

• earthquake

• hurricane

The fast movement of rocks and soil downhill is known as a(n) _____.

• landslides

• earthquake

• hurricane

• natural hazard

Heavy rains and rapid melting of snow can cause which TWO natural disasters?

• landslides

• earthquake

• hurricane

• natural hazard

Which natural disaster could also be caused by an earthquake?

• flash floods

• landslides

• earthquake

• hurricane

Which is NOT an effect of a drought?

• A river may overflow its banks.

• floods

• natural hazard

• hurricane