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Challney G Natural Hazards

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

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.
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.
8.

What is one cause of earthquakes?

a)

weathering by glaciers

b)

movements along faults

c)

deposition by moving water

d)

tsunamis forming in the ocean

9.

Which statement is true?

a)

All earthquakes are very dangerous.

b)

All earthquakes violently shake the ground.

c)

Some earthquakes cause roads to buckle.

d)

Some earthquakes are caused by landslides.

10.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a tsunami?

a)

the movement of the moon

b)

an underwater volcanic eruption

c)

an underwater earthquake

d)

a landslide

11.

what is one effect of a tsunami?

a)

flooding

b)

weathering

c)

an earthquake

d)

a volcanic eruption

12.

Tsunamis are natural hazards. Which statement about these hazards is true?

a)

They can be prevented if they are not too large.

b)

They can never be detected before they reach land.

c)

They can cause an underwater volcanic eruption.

d)

They can destroy entire villages and other structures.

13.

Why are tsunamis dangerous?

a)

They cannot be detected.

b)

They increase in height near the shore.

c)

They cause earthquakes on land.

d)

They are very tall in the deep ocean.

14.

Carlos's family lives close to an active volcano. What is the best way that he and his family can reduce the impact of an eruption and stay safe?

a)

Listen to the local news and follow evacuation instructions.

b)

Always wear masks to cover their mouths.

c)

Protect their home with lava-proof building materials.

d)

Evacuate when they see a lava flow reaching their home.

15.

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

House Fire

d)

Earthquake

16.
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. 
17.

Giant storms that begin at sea and sometimes crash into land are called?

a)

hurricanes

b)

tornadoes

c)

avalanches

d)

mudslides

18.

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

tsunami

d)

car accident

19.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

flood

b)

drought

c)

earthquake

d)

tornado

20.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

flood

b)

tornado

c)

drought

d)

tsunami

21.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

forest fire

b)

tsunami

c)

volcanic eruption

d)

mudslide

22.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

flood

b)

drought

c)

mudslide

d)

typhoon

23.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

tsunami

b)

tornado

c)

mudslide

d)

landslide

24.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

tornado

b)

earthquake

c)

typhoon

d)

forest fire

25.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

earthquake

b)

tsunami

c)

forest fire

d)

volcanic eruption

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