Natural Disasters Quiz for Grade 4

What is a natural disaster?

• A special event that happens every year

• A serious disruption to a community caused by nature

• A fun activity that people enjoy

• A man-made problem

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

• A car accident

• A volcanic eruption

• A traffic jam

• A broken window

What causes hurricanes?

• Warm water and high winds

• Heavy snow and ice

• A sudden earthquake

• A tornado and hail

What is a volcanic eruption?

• When lava, ash, and gas come from a volcano

• When a mountain falls down

• When a tree falls during a storm

• When a big storm floods the land

How do earthquakes occur?

• When two parts of the Earth's crust move or slip

• When a volcano erupts

• When the sun shines too bright

• When there is a hurricane

What is global warming?

• The cooling of the Earth

• A large snowstorm

• The gradual warming of the Earth's temperature

• An earthquake that changes the weather

Which of the following is a secondary disaster caused by hurricanes?

• Tornado

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

What is migration?

• Moving to a new home within the same city

• Moving from one place to another for a period of time

• Staying in one place for your whole life

• Staying at home during a storm

What does "immigration" mean?

• Moving away from your country

• Moving to a country where you were not born

• Staying in your home country forever

• Moving to a new job within the same city

Which of the following is a "pull factor" for migration?

• Natural disasters

• Better job opportunities

• Lack of education

• Fear of persecution