Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

• Heavy rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

• Strong winds

A tsunami is most commonly caused by:

• Underwater earthquakes

• Tornadoes over the ocean

• Melting glaciers

• Hurricanes

What scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

In which country do the most tornadoes occur each year?

• Canada

• United States

• Australia

• China

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The most dangerous part of the storm

• The outermost band of the storm

• A calm area in the center of the storm

• The part where tornadoes form

Which natural disaster is measured using the Fujita scale?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

What is a volcanic mudflow called?

• Pyroclastic surge

• Lahar

• Lava flow

• Magma slide

What is the main cause of wildfires?

• Heavy rain

• Lightning and human activity

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

Which type of storm is known as a typhoon in the western Pacific Ocean?

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

What is the most common cause of landslides?

• Strong winds

• Heavy rainfall and earthquakes

• Extreme heat

• Tornadoes