Natural Disasters

Front

What do you call a tool that measures the size of an earthquake?

Back

Seismograph

Front

What is a good engineering design for buildings in earthquake-prone areas?

Back

Only 1 floor

Front

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster?

Back

Humans can stop them

Front

Why do many volcanoes and earthquakes happen along plate boundaries?

Back

Plates move and shift

Front

What type of natural disaster do storm shutters protect against?

Back

Hurricane

Front

What is a natural disaster?

Back

A sudden event that causes significant damage and disruption.

Front

Name a type of natural disaster caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?

Back

Magma rising to the surface.

Front

What is a tsunami?

Back

A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Front

What is the Richter scale used for?

Back

To measure the magnitude of earthquakes.