Natural Disasters 3th grade

What is a natural disaster?

• A planned event

• A natural event that causes damage and harm

• A weather forecast

• A type of celebration

Which natural disaster is caused by the shaking of the Earth’s surface?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Earthquake under the sea

• Volcanic eruption on land

What natural disaster often forms over warm ocean water?

• Tornado

• Volcano

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

Which natural disaster is a rotating column of air that touches the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

Which natural disaster can happen when a volcano erupts?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• All of the above

What natural disaster is most common in areas with dry weather and strong winds?

• Flood

• Wildfire

• Blizzard

• Landslide

What should you do during an earthquake?

• Run outside

• Take cover under a sturdy table

• Stand near a window

• Use an elevator

What is the scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Celsius scale

• Wind scale

• Hurricane scale

What is the term for a natural disaster that involves a sudden overflow of water?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Earthquake