Extreme Weather and Catastrophic Events

A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Volcano 
• Tsunami
• Flood

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This catastrophic event starts by lightening or a camper...

• Volcano
• Tornado
• Wildfire
• Drought

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A large storm associated with low pressure that forms over water and causes strong winds and flooding is called...

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Blizzard

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A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a ___________. Texas is in ___________ alley.

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

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What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?

• Hurricane
• Flood
• Blizzard
• Tsunami 

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A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Flood

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An extensive amount of snow over a short period is called a...

• Blizzard
• Flood
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 

• Volcano 
• Drought
• Wildfire
• Meteor

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A long period with no rain is called a...

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

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One of the best places to seek protection during a tornado is...

• in the attic.
• beside either the stove or the refrigerator. 
• in the garage. 
• in the basement of a well-build building.