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Understanding Natural Disasters

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5th Grade

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Understanding Natural Disasters
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the different types of natural disasters?

Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, wildfires, droughts, and pandemics.

tornadoes and snowstorms

hurricanes and blizzards

earthquakes and floods only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name one example of a geological disaster.

Flood

Volcano

Earthquake

Tsunami

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a flood and how does it occur?

A flood is a type of earthquake that causes water to rise.

A flood is an overflow of water onto normally dry land, caused by excessive rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or dam failure.

A flood is a drought caused by lack of rainfall.

A flood is an overflow of water caused by high winds.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can we prepare for an earthquake?

Move to a basement during the quake

Create an emergency plan and secure your home.

Wait for the earthquake to pass

Ignore all safety protocols

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a tsunami warning system?

To predict the exact time of a tsunami's arrival.

To provide entertainment during natural disasters.

To monitor ocean currents for recreational purposes.

To detect tsunamis and provide timely alerts to at-risk populations.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the process of how a tsunami is formed.

A tsunami occurs when a volcano erupts on land.

A tsunami is caused by heavy rainfall that fills the ocean.

A tsunami is formed by underwater disturbances that displace water, creating waves that grow in height as they approach land.

A tsunami is formed by the gravitational pull of the moon.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some ways to mitigate the effects of a hurricane?

Prepare emergency kits, secure property, create evacuation plans, stay informed, implement building codes, and invest in infrastructure.

Build houses without permits

Ignore weather warnings

Rely solely on insurance payouts

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