02 Geography Natural Disasters Quiz

Which type of natural disaster is characterised by the sudden shaking of the ground, often caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

• Heavy rainfall

• Underwater earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions on land

• Tornadoes

Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Fujita scale

What is the term for a large, powerful storm system that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause significant wind and water damage when it makes landfall?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

Which natural disaster is characterised by a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often causing significant damage in a narrow path?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Hurricane