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WorksheetsNatural Disasters
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is a natural disaster?
A red letter day
A bad thing caused by a bad person
An event that causes suffering brought on by nature
An event that causes suffering brought on by an enemy
What are giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions called?
Tsunamis
Earthquake
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
What is the Richter Scale?
A system of measuring the wind
A system of measuring the depth of the ocean
A system of measuring the height of volcanoes
A system of measuring the strength of earthquakes
What do the lines on this map represent?
volcanoes
easrthquakes
plate boundaries
travel routes
Which of these natural disasters happen on these plate boundaries?
earthquakes
volcanos
both of these
none of these
Why do so many earthquakes and volcanos happen along plate boundaries?
bad weather in these areas
coincidence
plates move and shift
none of these
What causes tsunamis?
wind
whales
earthquakes
thunderstorms
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster?
difficult to predict
humans can lessen impact
cause damage
humans can stop them
What is the molten rock from a volcano called BEFORE it erupts at the surface?
lava
hot rocks
magma
fire
A period of time where there is little to no rainfall is called
desert
drought
dust
none of the above
Name the natural disaster shown in the image.
earthquake
flood
volcano
avalanche
A hole in the Earth's crust that can spew lava and ash is called a
vortex
earthquake
hurricane
volcano
True/False. There is only ONE kind of natural disaster.
True
False
We cannot predict the exact moment a natural disaster will occur, but we do know...
what day they will happen on
how big the natural disaster will be
where the natural disaster is likely to occur
how many people will be killed in the natural disaster
A certain school is beside a river that will overflow during heavy rains. The water from the river will sometimes come through the lunchroom doors and form small puddles. What is the best option to protect the lunchroom floors?
build a new school away from the river
use sandbags or flood barriers outside doors to keep water from entering
build a wall around the entire river so that it cannot flood
stop the rain so the river cannnot flood
Which of the following would NOT most likely cause a flood?
heavy rain
a river overflowing
a dam releasing large amounts of water
a drought
Mrs. Nancy's class is building a design for a home. The home is built on a rubber base and is low to the ground. The students are most likely trying to built a home that will be safe during...
an earthquake
a volcano eruption
a flood
a tsunami
Kahuliu, Hawaii is 15 miles from the nearest volcano. If that volcano erupted, lava would not reach the town. However, the citizens should still protect themselves against _____ from the volcano.
magma
storms
falling ash
flooding
Which of the following claims is NOT true?
Natural disasters can cause serious to damage to people and homes
Natural disasters are difficult to predict
Humans can lessen the impact of natural disasters if they are prepared
Natural disasters can be prevented
Which of the following is not a natural disaster?
tornado
hurricane
tsunami
car accident
Which natural disaster causes most of its damage due to shaking?
volcanoes
tsunamis
hurricanes
earthquakes
Earthquakes can cause damage to buildings built by humans. At the present time, the solution that science can provide to this problem is that humans can–
design buildings that will be damaged less by an earthquake
stop an earthquake from happening before it occurs
reduce the strength of the very strongest earthquakes
predict the exact time and location of all earthquakes
The map shows the storm surge that happened as the result of a hurricane. Each square with a number represents a house. The owners of each house thought that they purchased their house in the safest location. Which of the following owner statements is most accurate?
House 20- "Being closer to the shore is the safest place to be during a storm surge because the waves will go right over my house."
House 4 - "The trees will block a lot of the storm surge on its way to my house. My house is also farther from the shore than my neighbors. It will be more difficult for the storm surge to reach me!"
House 7- "The storm surge will be blocked by the trees on the way to my house."
House 18- "My house is surrounded by other houses so I will be protected from the storm surge."
The map shows the location of a volcano. The winds in this area usually blow from west to east. The smoke and ash from a volcano can be blown great distances, and these are harmful to humans. Based on the information given, what is the safest location for humans to build a town?
A
B
C
D
earthquake
flood
storm
tsunami
Giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions are called?
hurricanes
volcanoes
tsunamis
tornadoes
Which of these is an example of humans manipulating the environment to serve our needs?
Going grocery shopping
Building a house
Dams to control floods and provide water for crops.
Building a city
that issues from a volcano
or volcanic vent
The hot ______ burned the bottoms of my shoes as I ran from the volcano.
sea wave produced
by a sea quake
or undersea volcanic eruption
Japan must worry about the possibility of a _________.
or sliding of a mass
of soil, detritus, or rock
on or from a steep slope.
The _______ covered the sides of the buildings with a lot of mud.
cyclonic storm of
the western North
Atlantic.
We had to put wood over our windows because the ______ might have broken them.
overflowing of water,
especially over land not
usually submerged
The ______ filled the basement of my house with water.
What are the pieces of rock under the earths crust called?
Tec Plates
Tectonic Plate
plates
moving things
1. Which of these can cause a flood?
River overflow
Heavy rain
Dams breaking
All of the above
1. Which is the fastest and most dangerouis type of flood?
Slow onset flood
Rapid onset flood
Flash flood
True or false, planting trees can help prevent flooding?
True
False
What can cause a landslide?
Soil erosion
Heavy rain
Human activity, e.g. mining
All of the above
Where should you build a house if you want to stay safe from landslides?
On the edge of a mountain or hill
Near a drainage path
On flat land far away from hills or mountains
What can happen if a drought becomes very serious?
Destruction of crops
Erosion of soil
Water shortage
All of the above
What are the 20 pieces that make of the Earth’s surface called?
Dinner plates
Tectonic plates
a. Seizemic plates
What causes earthquakes?
When the plates melt
When the plates, hit, bump or slide against each other.
When the plates dance
Why does a volcano errupt?
Because the magma rises up and the pressure becomes too much.
Because there is an earthquake under the ground.
Because there is an explosion under the ground.
The "Ring of Fire" refers to...
the path of volcanoes along the Pacific Ocean where the majority of volcanoes and Earthquakes take place.
The pretty rings you wear around your fingers.
The bubble volcano in Finding Nemo
What is magma?
pieces of the Earth's crust
molten rock inside of a volcano
small rock
plates that meet
A volcano has recently erupted near your home, what should you do to protect your family?
Cover ventilation openings and seal doors and windows
Move to higher ground
Secure all heavy furniture
Avoid dangerous flood waters
"Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire. Consider the danger to pets and livestock."
Which catastrophic event would this strategy most apply to?
Hurricane
Tornado
Tsunami
Wildfire
Identify the catastrophic event:
Hurricane
Tsunami
Tornado
Wildfire
