Natural Disasters Quiz

Which natural disaster is characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Tornado

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition: Earthquake

• A sudden strong shaking of the ground

• A gentle breeze

• A heavy rainfall

• A bright sunny day

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition: Hurricane

• A tropical storm with winds of 74 miles per hour or greater usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lighting

• A small, swirling windstorm that occurs over land

• A sudden and violent shaking of the ground

• A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition: Blizzard

• A sunny day

• A light rain shower

• A gentle breeze

• A severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition: Flood

• A huge flow of water that rises and spreads over land

• A small stream of water

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A dry and arid region

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition: Tornado

• A violent whirling wind accompanied by a cloud that is shaped like a funnel and moves overland

• A gentle breeze that cools the air

• A heavy rainstorm with thunder and lightning

• A calm and sunny day with no wind

A tropical storm with winds of 74 miles per hour or greater usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Thunderstorm

A violent whirling wind accompanied by a cloud that is shaped like a funnel and moves overland.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

A sudden strong shaking of the ground.

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Flood

• Hurricane

A severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time.

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Rainstorm