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natural hazards and disasters

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

movement of tectonic plates.

b)

tsunamis.

c)

volcanic activity.

d)

underground collapses.

2.

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

3.

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.

4.

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

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

Earthquake

c)

Hurricane

d)

Tornado

5.

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

a)

Tornado

b)

Earthquake

c)

Volcano

d)

Hurricane

6.

Scientists can predict exactly when a natural hazard will occur.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

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

8.

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

a)

Cool

b)

Warm

c)

Cold

d)

Hot

9.

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

10.

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

House Fire

d)

Earthquake

11.
What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?
a)
There is currently no technology 
b)
Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 
c)
Build buildings out of renewable resources 
d)
Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 
12.
Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard? 
a)
Volcanic Eruption 
b)
Cyclone
c)
Earthquake
d)
Hurricane
13.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster? 
a)
They are exactly the same 
b)
A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
c)
I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans 
d)
Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
14.
What is the best way to collect data from a hurricane? 
a)
satellite images 
b)
flying an airplane into the storm
c)
ocean buoys
d)
ground stations 
15.
A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard? 
a)
Tsunami 
b)
Cyclone 
c)
Hurricane 
d)
Drought 
16.
Which can result from the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
a)
glaciation
b)
erosion
c)
precipitation
d)
formation of mountains
17.

What is a `natural hazard`?

a)

A danger or risk

b)

A natural hazard is a natural phenomenon that might have a negative effect on humans or the environment.

c)

A hazard is an object, situation or behavior that has the potential to cause harm

18.

What is an earthquake?

a)

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth when the wind is very strong

b)

An earthquake is the tremble of the surface of the Earth when a huge tsunami hits the shore

c)

An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves

19.

How can some of the impacts of earthquakes be reduced?

a)

by building structures that can sway with the motion

b)

by building structures that do NOT move with the motion

c)

by using thermometers to measure ground temperatures

d)

by using satellites to monitor warning buoys in the ocean

20.

what is one effect of a tsunami?

a)

flooding

b)

weathering

c)

an earthquake

d)

a volcanic eruption

21.
What is a flood?
a)
a great flow of water over land that is usually dry
b)
a very large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rains
22.

A violently destructive windstorm occurring over land

a)

Hurricane

b)

Sand storm

c)

Tornado

d)

Thunder storm

23.
What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?
a)
Lava
b)
Mafic Magma
c)
Felsic Magma
d)
None of these
24.
Volcanoes are found...
a)
on land
b)
under water
c)
on islands
d)
all of the above
25.
Collectively, the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, where tornadoes occur often, are all called
a)
Tornado towns
b)
Storm centers
c)
Tornado Alley
d)
Cyclone counties
26.
Where do tornadoes start?
a)
Over the ocean near the equator
b)
In the clouds that create blizzards
c)
In the clouds of severe thunderstorms
d)
Any time that it rains
27.
A severe storm that involves high winds and forms over water is:
a)
tornado
b)
thunderstorm
c)
hurricane
d)
blizzard
28.

What are giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions called?

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Earthquake

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Hurricanes

29.
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall which results in a loss of plant and animal life, including crops 
a)
Drought
b)
Volcano
c)
Blizzard
30.
True or False: Natural disasters don't cause a lot of damage, and the injuries to human lives and plants are very minimal. 
a)
True
b)
False
31.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster?

a)

difficult to predict

b)

humans can lessen impact

c)

cause damage

d)

humans can stop them

32.
 Where do tropical storms start? 
a)
northpole
b)
on the coast
c)
in the ocean, near the equator
d)
in the ocean, near land
33.

A thunderstorm with high probability of producing severe weather

a)

anvil cloud

b)

mesocyclone

c)

supercell

d)

thunderhead

34.

What is the strongest tornado

a)

EF1

b)

EF2

c)

EF5

d)

EF10

35.

What is the 3 ingredients for tornadoes?

a)

moisture, lift, and fronts

b)

wind shears, water, and moisture

c)

moisture, lift, and wind shears

d)

air, heat, and lift

36.

How are thunderstorms different from rainstorms?

a)

The temperature of thunderstorms is higher than rainstorms.

b)

Thunderstorms have thunder, lightning, and high wind.

c)

Thunderstorms are very rare.

d)

Nothing, they are the same.

37.

How can a thunderstorm be classified as "severe"?

a)

Has hail 1in. or greater in diameter.

b)

Has winds gusting over 57.5 mph.

c)

Creates a tornado.

d)

All of the above.

38.

When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?

a)

In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.

b)

In the morning during Fall and Winter.

c)

In the morning during Spring and Summer.

d)

In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter

39.

True or False: A tornado is not called a tornado until it reaches the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

a)

It gets stronger

b)

It gets weaker

c)

Its winds pick up speed

d)

It starts hailing

41.

How are hurricanes monitored?

a)

By a weather map

b)

By meterologist and satelite

c)

By a radar

d)

By the Richter scale

42.

How is a hurricane measured?

a)

Saffir-Simpson scale

b)

EF scale

c)

Richter Scale

d)

Pulse

43.
What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?
a)
Wall
b)
Eye
c)
Arm
d)
Hole
44.
In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.
a)
Cool
b)
Warm
c)
Cold
d)
Hot

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