Natural Disasters Quiz
Authored by Rebecca Prevett
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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