Natural Disasters Quiz

Which natural disaster is caused by a sudden movement of the Earth's crust?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Avalanche

Which natural disaster is a giant sea wave caused by an earthquake under the ocean?

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Lightning

What is the term for a sudden flow of rocks and soil down a slope?

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Explosion

Which natural disaster is caused by dry weather and strong winds?

• Flood

• Forest fire

• Hurricane

• Avalanche

What is a prolonged period with little or no rain called?

• Earthquake

• Drought

• Tornado

• Lightning

What natural disaster occurs when molten rock erupts from a mountain?

• Tsunami

• Avalanche

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

Which of these natural disasters is caused by strong winds and forms over the ocean?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Landslide

What is a rotating column of air that touches both the ground and a cloud?

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Landslide

• Explosion

Which disaster can be caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow?

• Drought

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

What do we call a sudden burst of fire due to heat or chemicals?

• Lightning

• Explosion

• Tsunami

• Avalanche