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WorksheetsYear 6 Science. Natural Disasters / Weather Instruments
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of these cyclones would cause the most damage?
Category 1
Category 5
Which of these instruments would be used to measure an earthquake?
Barometer
Wind sock
Seismograph
Hygrometer
In the Southern Hemisphere, which way does a cyclone spin?
Clockwise
Anti-clockwise
A barometer measures atmospheric ————————?
(a)
If a cyclone is coming what should you do?
Tape or board up windows
Secure or remove light items in backyard
Listen to TV or radio for instructions for your area
All of the above
MOST tsunamis are caused by…..?
Cyclones
Floods
Earthquakes
Landslides
What is the pictured weather instrument used to measure?
Wind strength
Temperature
Atmospheric pressure
Wind direction
Which of these Australian cities would be UNLIKELY to have a cyclone.
Cairns
Darwin
Alice Springs
Brisbane
An anemometer measures——-
Wind speed and direction
Temperature
Air pressure
Expected rainfall
The centre of a cyclone is called the ——?
Summit
Eye
Epicentre
Peak
In a volcano, magma that has erupted is called ————?
(a)
Which of the following would NOT cause an earthquake?
Tectonic movements
Volcanic eruptions
Cyclone
Geological fault
The area directly above where an earthquake starts is called the …
Apex
Vortex
Epicentre
Eye
A windsock is often seen at
The beach
An airport
On tall buildings
On homes
For a cyclone to form, sea temperature must be above …
24 degrees celcius
26.5 degrees celcius
28 degrees celcius
29 degrees celcius
Cyclones have high pressure at the centre.
True
False
Which of these scales would be used to measure an earthquake?
Beaufort scale
Richter scale
Farenheit
Metres
A hygrometer measures …
Wind speed
Wind pressure
Humidity in the air
Temperature
What may happen during a drought? Pick all that apply
Dam levels get lower
Food at the supermarket gets less expensive
Farmers need to buy extra food for their animals
It seems like the rain will never stop
Which measurement is used in a rain gauge?
Metres
Centimetres
Millilitres
Millimetres
