WorksheetsSS6 Natural Hazards + Disasters
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...
a)
dormant and inactive.
b)
extreme and unpredictable.
c)
scary!
d)
faster than usual.
2.
A tsunami is...
a)
a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.
b)
a series of ocean waves.
c)
a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.
d)
when magma rises through the Earth's surface.
3.
A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a...
a)
volcano.
b)
tornado.
c)
tidal wave.
d)
tropical cyclone.
4.
Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...
a)
movement of tectonic plates.
b)
tsunamis.
c)
volcanic activity.
d)
underground collapses.
5.
Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?
a)
Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.
b)
Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.
c)
Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.
d)
Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.
6.
Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?
a)
Tsunamis
b)
Volcanoes
c)
Tropical Cyclones
d)
Earthquakes
7.
One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...
a)
the Ring of Fire.
b)
the North and South Pole.
c)
the United States.
d)
Eastern Europe.
8.
Which of the following would be a potential economic effect of a natural disaster?
a)
spread of disease due to reduced standards of sanitation
b)
disruption of communication networks
c)
disruption of government and its services
d)
loss of jobs + businesses
9.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with VULNERABILITY to a natural disaster?
a)
Exposure
b)
Susceptibility
c)
Coping Capabilities
d)
Adaptive Capacities
10.
A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...
a)
causes major damage and harms humans.
b)
poses a danger to any part of the earth.
c)
changes the physical features of the earth.
d)
impacts everyday life for humans.
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