WorksheetsNatural Hazards Revision
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?
Covid-19
Earthquake
Tsunami
Tornado
What are the four main types of hazard?
Wind, Water, Earth, Fire
Tropospheric, Hydrolic, Geologist, scientific
Tsunami, Bushfire, Earthquake, Volcano
Atmospheric, Biological, Geological, Hydrological
Which force shapes the majority of natural hazards on earth?
Greenhouse gas
Water
Fire
Wind
The difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster is?
The severity
the economic cost
A natural hazard=threat, natural disaster= damage to humans
There is no difference
Which of the following natural hazards have occurred in Australia in 2020?
Flood
Fire
Biological Hazard
All of the above
Which of the following is needed to reduce the impact of a natural hazard?
Prevention
Preparation
Quick Response
All of the above
The carrying capacity of a river refers to
The amount of boats that can travel down a river
The amount of water that a river can hold
The weight of the water in a river
All of the above
Above-average rainfall occurs during La Niña in Australia.
True
False
Clearing vegetation can increase the risk of flood.
True
False
A violent, tropical, cyclonic storm is
A tornado
A severe storm
A hurricane
A cyclone
Which features are created to reduce the risk of flooding?
Artificial banks and bridges
Levees and floodplains
Artificial banks and levees
Levees and bridges
Which best describes a floodplain?
A plane used to transport people safely from a flood zone
Flat land that borders a river and is covered by water during a flood
Land that is submerged by water
A flood that does not cause damage
How can you prevent a natural hazard becoming a disaster?
Avoid unnecessary ricks
Plan ahead and keep an emergency kit on hand
Follow the advice of local authorities
All of the above
Which produces some of the fastest winds on earth?
Tornado
Cyclone
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Which natural disaster cannot be caused by shifts in tectonic plates?
Tsunami
Avalanche
Earthquake
Hurricane
