Natural Disasters Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• A type of storm

• A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface

• A large wave caused by wind

• A volcanic eruption

Which natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Cyclone

What is a tsunami?

• A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes

• A type of hurricane

• Heavy rainfall over the ocean

• A snowstorm

What is the main cause of a volcanic eruption?

• High winds

• Magma rising through cracks in the Earth's crust

• Floods caused by heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes

Which natural disaster involves strong rotating winds?

• Cyclone

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Flood

What does a flood usually result from?

• Heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Fireworks explosion

• Tornado

How can people prepare for an earthquake?

• Stay indoors during heavy rain

• Build earthquake-resistant buildings

• Move to higher ground

• Avoid lighting matches

What is the center of an earthquake called?

• Crust

• Core

• Epicenter

• Fault

What natural disaster is common in coastal areas and can lead to large waves washing ashore?

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Drought