WorksheetsNatural Hazards and Disasters
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become:
dormant and inactive.
extreme and unpredictable.
scary!
faster than usual.
A tsunami is:
a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean with high wind speeds.
a series of ocean waves usually following an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface that causes cracking and subsidence.
when magma rises through the Earth's surface and releases tons of ash and gases.
A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a:
volcano.
tornado.
tidal wave.
cyclone.
Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
movement of tectonic plates.
tsunamis.
volcanic activity.
underground collapses.
Of the natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict when it will occur?
Tsunamis
Volcanoes
Cyclones or Hurricanes
Earthquakes
One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is called:
the Ring of Fire.
the North and South Pole.
the United States.
Eastern Europe.
Which of the following are potential effects of a natural disasters (check all that apply)?
spread of disease due to reduced standards of sanitation
disruption of communication networks
disruption of government and its services
loss of jobs and businesses
Rock underground suddenly breaks causing movement is a description of which natural hazard?
Volcanic Eruption
Hurricane
Earthquake
Tornado
The Richter scale is a measure of the magnitude of a(n):
Volcanic eruption
Earthquake
Hurricane
Tornado
Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all common effects of what natural hazard?
Tsunamis and Earthquakes
Volcanoes and Tornados
Hurricanes and Earthquakes
Tsunamis and Hurricanes
The Enhanced Fujita scale is used to measure the damage from a(n):
Tornado
Earthquake
Volcano
Hurricane
Scientists can predict exactly when a natural hazard will occur.
True
False
Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur as much as possible?
Communities can be notified to evacuate
So that we can stop them from happening again
So that scientists know where to go in order to study them
So that we can harness their power for renewable energy
What natural hazard might affect people who live on island countries out in the ocean (select all that apply)?
avalanches
tsunamies
volcanic eruptions
flooding
In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be:
Cool
Warm
Cold
Hot
This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?
Phoenix, Arizona
Topeka, Kansas
Orlando, Florida
Columbia, South Carolina
Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?
Hurricane
Tornado
House Fire
Earthquake
Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:
Cause the most damage
Tend to last longer
Are easier to predict
Cannot be prevented
Which hazard has most affected if human populations live in the area where the hazard occurs?
Earthquakes
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Drought
How have humans learned to live and survive in areas where natural hazards occur?
They have adapted buildings and structures to withstand the hazard.
They have put up large walls to keep the hazard out.
They use more renewable energy to reduce how severe the hazards are.
They don't really care and just live there anyway.
