WorksheetsNatural Disasters
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Volcanoes are...
just as likely to happen in the middle of a continent as they are on the coast
more likely to happen on the coast of a continent
randomly popping up in all parts of the continents
never found in the ocean
What are tsunamis?
giant waves caused by wind
giant waves caused by animals
giant waves caused by storms
giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes
Natural disasters like tornadoes and floods are caused by weather. But natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by...
the Sun
movement of tectonic plates
water
the Earth moving around the Sun
Where are volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountains formed?
In the middle of tectonic plates
In the mantle
On the edges of tectonic plates
In the core of the Earth
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
A period of time where there is little to no rainfall is called
desert
drought
dust
none of the above
A large amount of snow or ice that falls or slides quickly down a mountain.
tundra
avalanche
flood
blizzard
True/False. A tornado can be categorized into 5 categories. Example: F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5.
True
False
A hole in the Earth's crust that can spew lava and ash is called a
vortex
earthquake
hurricane
volcano
A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life is called a ______.
storm
weather
natural disaster
none of the above
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility is called a
tornado
blizzard
avalanche
tsunami
True/False. There is only ONE kind of natural disaster.
True
False
Volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides can change Earth's surface quickly.
True
False
Earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides cause damage.
True
False
During which disaster should you take cover under sturdy fixtures?
earthquake
volcano
landslide
flood
Natural disaster when gravity and water cause huge chunks of rock and soil to slide down a slope all at once
landslide
earthquake
volcano
tornado
