Surprise Test: Natural Disasters

What is the sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface called?

• Landslide
• Earthquake
• Tsunami
• Tornado

What causes a tsunami?

• Heavy rainfall
• Earthquake under the sea
• Windstorm
• Melting glaciers

Which instrument is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

• Barometer
• Richter scale
• Seismograph
• Thermometer

What type of disaster is a volcanic eruption?

• Man-made
• Natural
• Technological
• Social

What happens when a river overflows its banks?

• Earthquake
• Flood
• Cyclone
• Tornado

Which of the following best describes a cyclone?

• A storm with rotating winds and heavy rain
• Sudden shaking of the Earth
• Overflow of water onto land
• A long period without rain

Which natural disaster is associated with strong winds and heavy rain?

• Cyclone
• Tsunami
• Earthquake
• Landslide

Which of these is a result of global warming?

• Fewer floods
• Melting glaciers
• Reduced rainfall
• Slower hurricanes

What is a landslide?

• The sudden flow of water into a river
• The sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope
• A storm caused by winds
• A storm caused by winds

What type of natural disaster can cause forest destruction due to spreading flames?

• Cyclone
• Avalanche
• Wildfire
• Earthquake