Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a common hazard in mountainous places caused by sudden plate movements?

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What can volcanic ash do when it covers the sky?

• Create rainbows

• Cause droughts

• Blanket the landscape

• Increase temperatures

Which volcanic eruption in 1815 caused a deadly tsunami?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Tambora

• Mount Fuji

What are lahars?

• Volcanic gases

• Thick mudslides

• Earthquake aftershocks

• Lava flows

How thick can lahars be?

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 50 meters

What is one of the most effective ways to prepare for volcanic hazards?

• Building dams

• Evacuation plans

• Planting trees

• Constructing skyscrapers

Which volcano is considered one of the world’s most dangerous?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount McKinley

What do sensors record to help predict volcanic eruptions?

• Wind speed

• Earthquakes

• Rainfall

• Sunlight

Why are people in poorer countries more at risk during natural disasters?

• They have more resources

• Homes are often poorly made

• They live in safer areas

• They have advanced warning systems

What can make a mountain slope less stable?

• Planting trees

• Building a road into the side

• Constructing a dam

• Increasing rainfall