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Year 6 Science. Natural Disasters / Weather Instruments

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these cyclones would cause the most damage?

a)

Category 1

b)

Category 5

2.

Which of these instruments would be used to measure an earthquake?

a)

Barometer

b)

Wind sock

c)

Seismograph

d)

Hygrometer

3.

In the Southern Hemisphere, which way does a cyclone spin?

a)

Clockwise

b)

Anti-clockwise

4.

A barometer measures atmospheric ————————?

(a)  

5.

If a cyclone is coming what should you do?

a)

Tape or board up windows

b)

Secure or remove light items in backyard

c)

Listen to TV or radio for instructions for your area

d)

All of the above

6.

MOST tsunamis are caused by…..?

a)

Cyclones

b)

Floods

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Landslides

7.

What is the pictured weather instrument used to measure?

a)

Wind strength

b)

Temperature

c)

Atmospheric pressure

d)

Wind direction

8.

Which of these Australian cities would be UNLIKELY to have a cyclone.

a)

Cairns

b)

Darwin

c)

Alice Springs

d)

Brisbane

9.

An anemometer measures——-

a)

Wind speed and direction

b)

Temperature

c)

Air pressure

d)

Expected rainfall

10.

The centre of a cyclone is called the ——?

a)

Summit

b)

Eye

c)

Epicentre

d)

Peak

11.

In a volcano, magma that has erupted is called ————?

(a)  

12.

Which of the following would NOT cause an earthquake?

a)

Tectonic movements

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Cyclone

d)

Geological fault

13.

The area directly above where an earthquake starts is called the …

a)

Apex

b)

Vortex

c)

Epicentre

d)

Eye

14.

A windsock is often seen at

a)

The beach

b)

An airport

c)

On tall buildings

d)

On homes

15.

For a cyclone to form, sea temperature must be above …

a)

24 degrees celcius

b)

26.5 degrees celcius

c)

28 degrees celcius

d)

29 degrees celcius

16.

Cyclones have high pressure at the centre.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of these scales would be used to measure an earthquake?

a)

Beaufort scale

b)

Richter scale

c)

Farenheit

d)

Metres

18.

A hygrometer measures …

a)

Wind speed

b)

Wind pressure

c)

Humidity in the air

d)

Temperature

19.

What may happen during a drought? Pick all that apply

a)

Dam levels get lower

b)

Food at the supermarket gets less expensive

c)

Farmers need to buy extra food for their animals

d)

It seems like the rain will never stop

20.

Which measurement is used in a rain gauge?

a)

Metres

b)

Centimetres

c)

Millilitres

d)

Millimetres