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7th Grade Natural Hazards

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...
a)
dormant and inactive.
b)
extreme and unpredictable.
c)
scary!
d)
faster than usual. 
2.
A tsunami is...
a)
a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.
b)
a series of ocean waves.
c)
a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.
d)
when magma rises through the Earth's surface. 
3.
Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...
a)
movement of tectonic plates.
b)
tsunamis.
c)
volcanic activity. 
d)
underground collapses. 
4.
Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?
a)
Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.
b)
Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.
c)
Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.
d)
Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.
5.
Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?
a)
Tsunamis
b)
Volcanoes
c)
Tropical Cyclones
d)
Earthquakes
6.
One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...
a)
the Ring of Fire.
b)
the North and South Pole.
c)
the United States.
d)
Eastern Europe.
7.

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

a)

Phoenix, Arizona

b)

Topeka, Kansas

c)

Orlando, Florida

d)

Columbia, South Carolina

8.

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

House Fire

d)

Earthquake

9.
A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...
a)
dormant and inactive.
b)
extreme and unpredictable.
c)
scary!
d)
faster than usual. 
10.
Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?
a)
Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.
b)
Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.
c)
Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.
d)
Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.
11.

You have a major fear of earthquakes. What state would be the worst to visit?

a)

California

b)

Ohio

c)

New York

d)

Florida

12.

Which state has had significant Earthquakes in the past? Select all that are true.

a)

California

b)

Alaska

c)

Michigan

d)

Oregon

13.

City 1 is far from the plate boundaries while cities 2 and 3 are near the plate boundaries. Which places will experience frequent earthquakes?

a)

City 1

b)

City 2

c)

City 3

14.

When you compare earthquakes in Michigan and California, California experiences...

a)

less often, high frequency

b)

more often, low frequency

c)

more often, high frequency

d)

less often, low frequency

15.

According to the data in the image, the city least likely to experience a snow hazard in the future is

a)

Escanaba, more snowfall

b)

Traverse City, more snowfall

c)

Escanaba, less snowfall

d)

Traverse City, less snowfall

16.

Where do MOST Earthquakes occur?

a)

in the middle of plates

b)

at or near plate boundaries

c)

near mountains

d)

along coastlines

17.

A forecast is

a)

an estimate about what happened in the past

b)

a prediction of past events

c)

a claim about probability of an event occuring

18.
What causes damage in a hurricane?
a)
Winds
b)
Flooding
c)
Storm Surge
d)
All of the above
19.
Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur? 
a)
Communities can be notified to evacuate 
b)
So that we can stop them from happening again 
c)
So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 
d)
So that we can harness their power for renewable energy
20.
Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 
a)
True
b)
False
21.

Which natural hazard is a series of large ocean waves?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Tropical Cyclones

22.

Which natural hazard is NOT impacted by tectonic plates?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Tsunamis

23.

In the United States, which region would you most likely NOT find a tornado?

a)

The South

b)

The Midwest

c)

The Great Plains

d)

The West Coast

24.

This natural hazard is also referred to as typhoons and hurricanes.

a)

Tropical Cyclones

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Landslides

d)

Floods

25.

Which natural hazard is measured using the Richter Scale?

a)

Tornadoes

b)

Landslides

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Tropical Cyclones

26.

Which natural hazard is caused by gravity?

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Landslides

c)

Floods

d)

Volcanic Eruption

27.

The Ring of Fire has a high amount of which natural hazard?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Volcanic Eruption

c)

Tsunamis

d)

All of the above

28.

Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, and Tsunamis all occur near tectonic plate boundaries.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Violent storms that form over warm ocean waters bringing intense winds and rainfall.

a)

Tornado

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

Thunderstorm

30.

Identify this catastrophic event

a)

Tornado

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

WIldfire

31.
A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...
a)
Tornado 
b)
Earthquake
c)
Tsunami 
d)
Hurricane 
32.
What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?
a)
Hurricane
b)
Flood
c)
Blizzard
d)
Tsunami 
33.
When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 
a)
Volcano 
b)
Drought
c)
Wildfire
d)
Meteor

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