Exploring Natural Disasters with Dr. Binocs

What is a flood?

• A volcanic eruption

• A type of earthquake

• An overflow of water that submerges land

• A sudden increase in temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which type of flood develops the fastest?

• Slow onset floods

• Seasonal floods

• Rapid onset floods

• Flash floods

What is a landslide?

• A type of drought

• A sudden movement of soil and rock down a slope

• A type of flood

• A volcanic eruption

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which human activity can increase the risk of landslides?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Planting trees

• Building dams

What is a drought?

• A type of flood

• A volcanic eruption

• A period of below-average rainfall leading to water shortage

• A period of excessive rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of drought is specific to different regions based on weather?

• Meteorological drought

• Hydrological drought

• Agricultural drought

• Socio-economic drought

What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The eye wall

• The rain bands

• The outer bands

What fuels a hurricane?

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

• Warm and moist air

• Cold air and dry conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes an earthquake?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

• Strong winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is magma called once it reaches the earth's surface?

• Rock

• Ash

• Steam

• Lava