Natural Disasters in the Caribbean

1. 1. Which of the following natural disasters is most common in the Caribbean during the hurricane season?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

2. 2. What is the primary cause of hurricanes in the Caribbean?

• Plate tectonics

• Warm ocean temperatures

• Deforestation

• Mining activities

3. 3. Which island in the Caribbean is home to the Soufrière Hills volcano?

• Jamaica

• Montserrat

• Barbados

• Trinidad

4. 4. What is the term used to describe a large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

• Storm surge

• Tsunami

• Flash flood

• Cyclone

5. 5. What is the main season for hurricanes in the Caribbean?

• January to March

• April to June

• June to November

• December to February

6. 6. Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?
   
   

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Deforestation

• Flood

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

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

8. 8. Which Caribbean country experienced a major earthquake in 2010?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Bahamas

9. 9. What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The strongest part of the storm

• The outer edge of the storm

• The calm center of the storm

• The most destructive area of the storm

10. 10. What is the primary cause of flooding in the Caribbean during hurricanes?
    
    

• Lava flow

• Heavy rainfall and storm surges

• Earthquakes

• Deforestation