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WorksheetsUnit 3: Natural Hazards Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
True or False: A natural hazard is a natural disaster that may have a negative effect on humans.
true
false
Which hazard is a destructive and violently rotating column of wind shaped like a funnel that can move across the land during a severe thunderstom
volcano
earthquake
wildfire
tornado
Which natural hazard is a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands?
wildfire
tornado
hurricane
flood
Which natural hazard is a mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth's crust?
hurricane
flood
volcano
earthquake
Which natural hazard has water that overflows and soaks land that is usually dry?
wildfire
tornado
hurricane
flood
Which natural hazard is a very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters?
tornado
hurricane
flood
wildfire
Which natural hazard is a sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth's surface?
volcano
earthquake
wildfire
tornado
Which is a way humans design homes to withstand ash and debris during a volcano?
wooden walls
slanted roof
many large windows
safe room
What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?
never walk or drive through moving water
go to a safe room
pay close attention to camp fires
text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines
What should humans to prevent wildfires?
tend campfires
follow laws when burning debris at home
keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobiles
all of the above
Which natural hazard can be tracked so humans have more time to prepare and evacuate?
wildfires
tornadoes
earthquakes
hurricanes
Choose two ways we alert the public during a severe thunderstorm that can produce a tornado.
tornado witness - a person who stands outside looking for tornados
tornado watch - conditions are right for a tornado
tornado wonder - people ask questions to see if a tornado is possible
tornado warning - a tornado has been spotted or is coming
What is the most deadly thing about an earthquake?
the earthquake
falling buildings
lava and ash
floods
What place in the United States is most likely to experience a: Tornado
Tornado Alley
Ring of Fire
California
Which place in the United States is most likely to experience: an Earthquake
Tornado Alley
Ring of Fire
California
What place in the United States most likely to experience a: Volcano
Tornado Alley
Ring of Fire
California
Which place in the United States is most likely to experience a: Wildfire
Tornado Alley
Ring of Fire
California
What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?
know safe places in your home
prepare an emergency kit
have a family communication plan
all of these
What should people do DURING a natural disaster?
go outside
get in your car and drive away
know the safest place in your home
stand near the windows
What should people avoid AFTER a natural disaster?
drinking water and power lines
roads
buildings
bridges
