Natural Disasters Unit 7: Emergency! Quiz

What is a tsunami?

• 6. A) A large earthquake on land

• 6. B) A series of ocean waves caused by an underwater disturbance

• 6. C) A type of volcanic eruption

• 6. D) A tropical storm

What should you do during an earthquake if you are indoors?

• 21. A) Run outside

• 21. B) Stand under a doorway

• 21. C) Drop, cover, and hold on

• 21. D) Hide under a bed

What should you avoid during a volcanic eruption?

• 21. A) High ground

• 21. B) Areas downstream from the volcano

• 21. C) Staying indoors

• 21. D) Wearing a face mask

What is a key preparedness measure for a tsunami?

• 21. A) Open windows

• 21. B) Move to higher ground

• 21. C) Stay in your car

• 21. D) Write a goodbye letter

Which system helps in detecting tsunamis?

• 21. A) Barometer

• 21. B) Seismometer

• 21. C) Tsunami warning system

• D) Richter scale

What is a common safety measure during a tornado?

• 21. A) Seek shelter under trees

• 21. B) Stay near windows

• 21. C) Go to an interior room or basement

• 21. D) Stand outside to observe

Which scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Fujita scale

What causes earthquakes?

• Wind

• Tectonic plate movements

• Rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the primary cause of the shaking during an earthquake?

• Sound waves

• Seismic waves

• Light waves

• Tidal waves

Where did the Great Peruvian Earthquake occur?

• Japan

• Indonesia

• Peru

• China