What is a natural disaster?

Natural Disasters for Kids | Learn about tornados, hurricanes, and more!

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Alondra Villegas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A catastrophic event caused by natural processes, like weather.
A disaster that happens only in nature.
An event that causes minimal damage.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster?
tsunami
moderate rainfall
hurricane
drought
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a drought?
a long period of time without rain
a long period of time with significant rainfall
an area with dry soil
a desert
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The most common natural disaster in the united states are:
tsunamis
tornados
hurricanes
floods
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hurricane?
a heavy rainstorm
a giant swirling storm accompanied by heavy rain
a giant wave caused by an earth quake
a funnel cloud
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes tsunamis?
high winds
changing tides
hurricanes
underwater earthquakes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What 3 things can you do to prepare for a natural disaster?
plan
prepare
play
practice
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