Natural Disasters

What is a natural disaster?

• A human-made event causing harm to people and property

• A natural event that causes significant damage or harm

• A technological failure causing destruction

• A small natural event with minimal impact

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Which of the following is a geological disaster?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Tornado

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What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

• Intense rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Changes in wind patterns

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which natural disaster is often accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds?

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Drought

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What does a flood most commonly result from?

• Snowstorms

• Excessive rainfall or overflowing water bodies

• Earthquakes

• High winds

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What is a common impact of hurricanes?

• Ground shaking

• Lava flow

• Storm surges and flooding

• Desertification

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Which natural disaster forms a funnel-shaped cloud?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

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What is the primary cause of tornadoes?

• Interaction of cold and warm air masses

• Excessive rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

• High ocean temperatures

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Earthquakes are measured using what scale?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

• Volcanic Explosivity Index

What is a major impact of earthquakes on urban areas?

• Strong winds

• Water contamination

• Collapse of buildings and infrastructure

• Formation of funnel clouds

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