Natural Disasters Quiz

What forms when warm moist air rises and cools?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Clouds

• Tornadoes

What is the outer layer of the Earth made up of?

• Moving plates

• Solid rock

• Liquid magma

• Water

What is the speed at which some natural disasters can move?

• 40 kilometers an hour

• 10 kilometers an hour

• 20 kilometers an hour

• 30 kilometers an hour

What three elements are needed to create a fire?

• Fuel, oxygen, and heat

• Fuel, water, and heat

• Water, air, and heat

• Wood, air, and fire

What causes rivers to overflow their banks?

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

• Volcanic eruptions

What happens when tectonic plates press against each other?

• They create mountains

• They cause vibrations

• They form clouds

• They melt ice

What is the term for the combination of fuel, oxygen, and heat?

• Natural phenomenon

• Energy source

• Fire triangle

• Disaster cycle

What can happen when a dam bursts?

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Tornadoes

• Wildfires

What is a consequence of heavy rain?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

What do vibrations traveling to the Earth's surface indicate?

• Fires

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Weather changes