Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a tornado?

• A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• An explosive event in which hot magma escapes from a volcano.

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

What are landslides?

• Natural disasters that happen when the ground on a slope moves suddenly.

• A type of ocean wave triggered by underwater earthquakes.

• A prolonged period of extremely low rainfall.

• A fierce and fast-spreading blaze in wooded areas.

What is an earthquake?

• A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of Earth's plates.

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• An explosive event in which hot magma escapes from a volcano.

What is a tsunami?

• A massive ocean wave triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A prolonged period of extremely low rainfall.

• A rapidly rotating column of air.

What is a blizzard?

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• A fierce and fast-spreading blaze in wooded areas.

What is a volcanic eruption?

• An explosive event in which hot magma, ash, and gases escape from a volcano.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• A prolonged period of extremely low rainfall.

What is a forest fire?

• A fierce and fast-spreading blaze in wooded areas.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

What is a flood?

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A prolonged period of extremely low rainfall.

• A rapidly rotating column of air.

What is a drought?

• A prolonged period of extremely low rainfall.

• A type of natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

• A natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry.

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds.