Exploring Real World Scenarios

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

Which of the following is a common effect of hurricanes?

• Snowfall

• Tornadoes

• Flooding

• Earthquakes

What scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Celsius scale

• Kelvin scale

Which natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

• Heavy rainfall

• Underwater earthquakes

• Strong winds

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of the following is a method to predict weather conditions?

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What is the main factor that causes a thunderstorm?

• Cold air meeting warm air

• High humidity

• Low pressure

• High altitude

Which of the following is a safety measure during a tornado?

• Stay near windows

• Go to a basement or interior room

• Stand outside to watch

• Drive away in a car

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?

• Flood

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

Which of the following is a common effect of a volcanic eruption?

• Earthquakes

• Ash clouds

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes