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WorksheetsNatural Hazards
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?
prepare an emergency kit
have a family communication plan
know safe places in your home
All answers are correct
What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?
text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines
never walk or drive through moving water
pay close attention to camp fires
go to a safe room
The place in the United States most likely to experience a wildfire...
Tornado Alley
Ring of Fire
California
What should people do DURING a natural disaster?
go outside
know the safest place in your home
get in your car and drive away
stand near the windows
What should people avoid AFTER a natural disaster?
bridges
drinking water and power lines
roads
buildings
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. Strong storms that form over the ocean. They can cause heavy rain, high winds, and flooding.
Hurricane
flood
tornado
blizzard
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. An overflow of water on the ground that is normally dry. This natural hazard is caused by heavy rain, hurricanes, or quickly melting snow.
Flood
hurricanes
tornadoes
blizzard
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. A storm with high rotating winds, that forms over land. It looks like a funnel and can form very quickly.
Tornado
hurricane
flood
blizzard
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. This natural hazard happens when part of the solid ground under the Earth’s surface suddenly shifts. It causes waves of movement and vibrations in the ground. It can cause buildings and roads to shake.
Earthquake
flood
blizzard
hurricane
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. A powerful type of snowstorm with strong winds and large amounts of snow. This hazard can cause power lines and trees to fall. It would be dangerous to be trapped without warmth during this hazard.
Blizzard
hurricane
flood
tornado
Study the image. What does the photo help you understand about natural hazards?
Snow only falls during hurricanes.
Rain always falls during an earthquake.
Blizzards and tornadoes include flooding.
Hurricanes and tornadoes have heavy winds.
Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. This word means to leave your home, city, or state before the storm arrives to stay safe.
Evacuate
Stay
Vacation
Which of the following natural hazards is characterized by a sudden and rapid shaking of the ground, often causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure?
A) Tornado
B) Earthquake
C) Hurricane
D) Flood
What is the primary cause of a tsunami, a series of large ocean waves that can cause widespread destruction when they reach land?
A) Volcanic eruption
B) Earthquake under the sea
C) Strong winds
D) Heavy rainfall
Which natural hazard is most likely to occur in areas with prolonged dry conditions and can lead to severe water shortages and agricultural damage?
A) Flood
B) Drought
C) Blizzard
D) Landslide
