WorksheetsNatural Hazards Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
__________ are powerful, uncontrollable, and destructive events caused by the forces of nature.
Destructions
Architects
Evacuates
The act of ruining something is called _________.
uncontrollable
impact
evacuate
A strong and often bad effect on something is called _____.
evacuate
coastal areas
architects
_______ is to leave a place that is dangerous.
Earthquake
Destruction
Natural hazard
What are similar effects for volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and earthquakes? Select all that apply.
shaking, rolling of the earth
lots of rain and water
pose a threat to humans
lava and ash
uncontrollable
Which two natural hazards mostly occur along edges of tectonic plates? Select two.
volcanic eruption
hurricane
tornado
earthquake
tsunami
Which natural hazard is being described?: Giant ocean waves caused by earthquakes that can cause widespread flooding and destroy buildings and homes due to a large influx of water.
volcanic eruption
tsunami
earthquake
tornado
True or false: The best way to reduce the impacts of a flood is to build strong underground shelters.
True
False
True or false: A tornado is the only controllable natural hazard.
True
False
Which of the following are great ways to reduce the impact of natural hazards dealing with water? Select all that apply.
build structure that can block water
install storm shutters
build reinforced buildings that can withstand shaking
early warning system
don't build near an active site
