WorksheetsNatural Hazards
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a volcano?
A mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth’s crust.
A sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth’s surface.
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm
What is an earthquake?
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.
A sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth’s surface.
A very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters.
What is a tornado?
when water overflows or soaks land that is usually dry.
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.
A mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth’s crust.
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.
What is a hurricane?
when water overflows or soaks land that is usually dry.
A very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters.
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.
A mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth’s crust.
What is a flood?
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.
A sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth’s surface.
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.
when water overflows or soaks land that is usually dry.
What is a wildfire?
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.
A destructive rotating column of wind that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.
A mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth’s crust.
A very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters
What natural hazard happens here?
Ring of Fire surrounds the Pacific Ocean -Alaska has more volcanoes in the U.S.
tornado
wildfire
earthquake
volcano
What natural hazard happens here?
Southwestern states-California has more than any other state in the U.S.
volcano
earthquake
wildfire
hurricane
What natural hazard happens here?
Ring of Fire surrounds the Pacific Ocean-Alaska and California has the most in the U.S.
flood
hurricane
tornado
earthquake
What natural hazard happens here?
Florida is at the highest risk. Other places at risk have low-lying areas, places near water, or places near a dam or levee.
hurricane
flood
wildfire
earthquake
How do humans prepare for a natural hazard before they happen?
Go to the safe place in your home • Know what to do to stay safe • Know what not to do • Call emergency officials
Have an emergency kit • Have a family communication plan • Know the safe places in your home • Practice drills to stay safe
Avoid downed power lines • Avoid things in your home that are damaged and can hurt you • Do not drink the water from your faucets unless your parents know it is OK• Wear protective clothing • Text rather than calling people to help keep phone lines clear
How do humans stay safe during a natural hazard?
Go to the safe place in your home • Know what to do to stay safe • Know what not to do • Call emergency officials
Avoid downed power lines • Avoid things in your home that are damaged and can hurt you • Do not drink the water from your faucets unless your parents know it is OK• Wear protective clothing • Text rather than calling people to help keep phone lines clear
Have an emergency kit • Have a family communication plan • Know the safe places in your home • Practice drills to stay safe
How do humans prepare a plan to stay safe after a natural hazard has occurred?
Have an emergency kit • Have a family communication plan • Know the safe places in your home • Practice drills to stay safe
Go to the safe place in your home • Know what to do to stay safe • Know what not to do (things that increase your risk of being harmed) • Call emergency officials
Avoid downed power lines • Avoid things in your home that are damaged and can hurt you • Do not drink the water from your faucets unless your parents know it is OK• Wear protective clothing • Text rather than calling people to help keep phone lines clear
Which is a way humans design homes to withstand ash and debris during a volcano?
wooden walls
many large windows
concrete walls with slanted roof
safe room
What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?
text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines
pay close attention to camp fires
go to a safe room
never walk or drive through moving water
What should humans to prevent wildfires?
tend campfires
keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobile
follow laws when burning debris at home
all of the above
What is the most deadly thing about an earthquake?
ava and ash
the earthquake
falling buildings
floods
What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?
know safe places in your home
have a family communication plan
prepare an emergency kit
all of the above
What should people do DURING a natural disaster?
know the safest place in your home
get in your car and drive away
stand near the windows
go outside
What should people avoid AFTER a natural disaster?
roads
bridges
drinking water and power lines
buildings
