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Natural Hazards and Disasters

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 28mins

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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 with high wind speeds.

b)

a series of ocean waves usually following an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

c)

a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface that causes cracking and subsidence.

d)

when magma rises through the Earth's surface and releases tons of ash and gases.

3.

A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a:

a)

volcano.

b)

tornado.

c)

tidal wave.

d)

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.

Of the natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict when it will occur?

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Volcanoes

c)

Cyclones or Hurricanes

d)

Earthquakes

6.

One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is called:

a)

the Ring of Fire.

b)

the North and South Pole.

c)

the United States.

d)

Eastern Europe.

7.

Which of the following are potential effects of a natural disasters (check all that apply)?

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 and businesses

8.

Rock underground suddenly breaks causing movement is a description of which natural hazard?

a)

Volcanic Eruption

b)

Hurricane

c)

Earthquake

d)

Tornado

9.

The Richter scale is a measure of the magnitude of a(n):

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

Earthquake

c)

Hurricane

d)

Tornado

10.

Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all common effects of what natural hazard?

a)

Tsunamis and Earthquakes

b)

Volcanoes and Tornados

c)

Hurricanes and Earthquakes

d)

Tsunamis and Hurricanes

11.

The Enhanced Fujita scale is used to measure the damage from a(n):

a)

Tornado

b)

Earthquake

c)

Volcano

d)

Hurricane

12.

Scientists can predict exactly when a natural hazard will occur.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur as much as possible?

a)

Communities can be notified to evacuate

b)

So that we can stop them from happening again

c)

So that scientists know where to go in order to study them

d)

So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

14.

What natural hazard might affect people who live on island countries out in the ocean (select all that apply)?

a)

avalanches

b)

tsunamies

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

flooding

15.

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be:

a)

Cool

b)

Warm

c)

Cold

d)

Hot

16.

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?

a)

Phoenix, Arizona

b)

Topeka, Kansas

c)

Orlando, Florida

d)

Columbia, South Carolina

17.

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

House Fire

d)

Earthquake

18.

Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:

a)

Cause the most damage

b)

Tend to last longer

c)

Are easier to predict

d)

Cannot be prevented

19.

Which hazard has most affected if human populations live in the area where the hazard occurs?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Hurricanes

d)

Drought

20.

How have humans learned to live and survive in areas where natural hazards occur?

a)

They have adapted buildings and structures to withstand the hazard.

b)

They have put up large walls to keep the hazard out.

c)

They use more renewable energy to reduce how severe the hazards are.

d)

They don't really care and just live there anyway.