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Natural Water Disaster

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What can cause a flood?

a)

Heavy rain

b)

A lot of snow melting

c)

A broken dam

d)

All of the above

2.

What should you do if there is a flood warning?

a)

Stay where you are

b)

Listen to your parents and move to higher ground

c)

Go outside and play

d)

Ignore it

3.

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

a)

A big storm

b)

An earthquake under the ocean

c)

Heavy rain

d)

A hot summer day

4.

What is a "storm surge"?

a)

Extra high waves from a storm

b)

Rain coming down fast

c)

Lightning during a storm

d)

Snow falling quickly

5.

Which of these is a safety rule during a flood?

a)

Swim in the water

b)

Stay away from flooded areas

c)

Drive through flooded streets

d)

Ignore the warning signs

6.

Why do people build dams?

a)

To create beautiful parks

b)

To control the flow of water and prevent floods

c)

To make rivers smaller

d)

To decorate the landscape

7.

What happens during a flash flood?

a)

Water rises very quickly after heavy rain

b)

The sun shines brightly

c)

It starts snowing

d)

Wind blows softly

8.

What should you do if you see a flooded road?

a)

Walk through it

b)

Stay at home

c)

Turn around and find another route

d)

Call a friend to play

9.

What is one way to prepare for a flood?

a)

Ignore the weather forecast

b)

Know where the highest ground is in your area

c)

Leave your doors open

d)

Turn off your lights

10.

If you hear that a flood is coming, what should you do first?

a)

Ignore it and continue playing

b)

Find out the best route to a safe place

c)

Swim in the floodwaters

d)

Take a nap

11.

During a heavy rainstorm that could lead to flooding, where is the safest place to be?

a)

In a basement

b)

On higher ground, away from rivers and streams

c)

Outside in the rain

d)

Near a lake

12.

If you are told to evacuate your house because of a flood, what is one important thing to take with you?

a)

Your favorite toy

b)

Important documents and your emergency kit

c)

The TV

d)

A book to read

13.

If you are in a car and come across a flooding road, what should you do?

a)

Drive through the water as fast as you can

b)

Turn around and find another route

c)

Stop and wait for the water to go down

d)

Call friends for a ride

14.

What should you NOT do during a tsunami warning?

a)

Move to higher ground immediately

b)

Stay near the beach to watch the waves

c)

Follow evacuation orders if given

d)

Listen to emergency instructions

15.

Choose when the preventive measure should be done.

Prepare a "Go Bag" or disaster survival kit.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

16.

Choose when the preventive measure should be done.

Make sure to dry all electric outlets before turning on the electricity.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

17.

Choose when the preventive measure should be done.

Do not leave the evacuation area until it is declared safe.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

18.

It is an abnormal water rise on the seashore caused by a storm or typhoon.

a)

emergency

b)

disaster

c)

storm surge

d)

natural disaster

19.

It is a sudden event that brings widespread losses or great damage to the community.

a)

emergency

b)

disaster

c)

storm surge

d)

natural disaster

20.

It is a naturally occurring event that significantly harms a community.

a)

emergency

b)

disaster

c)

storm surge

d)

natural disaster

21.

It is an unfortunate event that requires immediate response and actions.

a)

emergency

b)

disaster

c)

storm surge

d)

natural disaster