Natural Disasters and Volcanoes Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Rainbow

What is a volcano?

• An opening in Earth’s crust

• A type of animal

What is the molten rock inside the Earth called?

• Magma

• Water

What happens when magma escapes from a volcano?

• It is called an eruption

• It turns into water

Where are volcanoes commonly found?

• Along the boundaries between huge plates in the Earth’s crust

• In the middle of the ocean

Why do engineers and scientists try to minimize the impact of natural disasters?

• Because natural disasters can cause great damage

• Because they like to watch them

Look at the picture. What is happening in the image?

• A volcano is erupting

• It is raining

• A tree is growing

• People are swimming

What is an earthquake?

• A sudden, violent shaking of the ground

• A gentle breeze

What tool is used to measure the size of an earthquake?

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

Where do earthquakes usually happen?

• Along plate boundaries

• In the middle of the ocean