Natural Disaster Vocabulary Challenge

What is the term for the fine particles that can be released during a volcanic eruption?

• Volcanic ash

• Volcanic gas

• Magma plume

• Lava flow

Which natural disaster is characterized by a sudden flow of snow and ice down a mountain?

• landslide

• avalanche

• tsunami

• earthquake

What weather phenomenon involves heavy snowfall and strong winds?

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Heatwave

• Hurricane

What do we call the explosive release of magma from a volcano?

• Volcanic eruption

• Lava spill

• Volcanic activity

• Magma flow

What is the term for the molten rock that erupts from a volcano?

• magma

• ash

• lava

• tephra

What is the state of rock when it is in a liquid form due to extreme heat?

• igneous rock

• lava

• magma

• sediment

What sound is often associated with a volcanic eruption?

• Booming or rumbling sound

• Whistling sound

• Sizzling sound

• Creaking sound

What type of substance can be harmful to living organisms and is often released during natural disasters?

• Beneficial chemicals

• Inert materials

• Toxic substances

• Nutrient substances

What is the large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?

• tornado

• tsunami

• storm surge

• hurricane

Which natural disaster can cause widespread flooding and destruction along coastlines?

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Earthquake