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WorksheetsNatural Disasters Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a likely cause of flooding?
heavy rainfall
movement in the earth's crust
lightning
build-up of pressure under the earth
Which of the following is NOT a likely effect of a wildfire?
Forests are destroyed
Homes and other property burnt
Polluted air from smoke
Drowning
Wildfires spread in areas that are _________.
wet
dry
warm
cold
Earthquakes takes place when ______.
there's heavy rainfall
there is movement in the earth's crust
a dam bursts
there are strong winds
Which natural disaster is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?
earthquake
flood
tornado
wildfire
Which natural disaster is a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean?
earthquake
hurricane
flood
wildfire
Which natural disaster is an overflow of a large amount of water over land (places) that is normally dry?
earthquake
hurricane
flood
wildfire
Which natural disaster is a large destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland and can even spread to homes?
earthquake
hurricane
flood
wildfire
Which natural disaster is a sudden violent shaking of the ground caused by movement in the earth’s crust or even volcanoes?
earthquake
jurricane
flood
wildfire
Tornadoes are violent columns of spinning winds shaped like a ________.
circle
rectangle
square
cone
Which section of the United States has the highest risk of hurricanes?
The northern section
The western section
The eastern section
The southern section
Which statement is TRUE based on the information shown on the map?
Most places in the US are at risk of having a natural disaster.
Only a few places in the US are at risk of having a natural disaster.
Only states in the western section of the US are at risk of having earthquakes.
The states in the north of the US have the highest risk of volcanoes.
The map shows that South Carolina is NOT at risk of having earthquakes.
True
False
When planning for a disaster you need to know the kinds of disasters that can happen in your area?
True
False
Which of the statements below is NOT something you need to think about when planning for a disaster?
When to evacuate and where to go.
What to do if there is a natural disaster.
The type of food they serve in an emergency shelter.
How your town will warn you that there is a disaster coming
Having an emergency supply kit is an important part of being prepared for a disaster. Which of . the following list of items should you have in a disaster emergency supply kit.
flashlight, radio, batteries, canned food
blankets, water, fresh vegetables, fried chicken
batteries, video games, pets, snacks
