Natural Disasters

What happens when new snow falls on old snow too quickly?

• Ice, snow, and rock may slide down the mountain.

• It creates a safe skiing environment.

• It helps in growing crops.

• It has no effect on the snow.

What is a flood?

• The flow of water over land that is not normally covered with water.

• A long period of very dry weather.

• A type of snowstorm.

• A strong wind storm.

What can happen to crops during a drought?

• They can die.

• They can grow faster.

• They can produce more fruits.

• They can become healthier.

What is a blizzard?

• A snowstorm with high winds.

• A type of tornado.

• A warm ocean current.

• A heavy rainfall.

What can a tornado do?

• Uproot trees and destroy neighborhoods.

• Create floods.

• Cause droughts.

• Form hurricanes.

What begins over warm ocean water?

• Hurricanes.

• Tornadoes.

• Blizzards.

• Floods.

What is an avalanche?

• The sudden sliding of snow, ice, and rock down a slope.

• The sliding of rock and soil down a slope.

• A type of flood.

• A strong wind storm.

What can cause a landslide?

• Earthquakes or heavy rain.

• Strong winds.

• Cold temperatures.

• Drought conditions.

What is a drought?

• A strong wind storm.

• A sudden increase in temperature.

• A type of snowstorm.

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

• Strong winds.

• Heavy rainfall.

• Underwater earthquakes.

• Volcanic eruptions.