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Natural Hazards

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?

a)

prepare an emergency kit

b)

have a family communication plan

c)

know safe places in your home

d)

All answers are correct

2.

What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?

a)

text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines

b)

never walk or drive through moving water

c)

pay close attention to camp fires

d)

go to a safe room

3.

The place in the United States most likely to experience a wildfire...

a)

Tornado Alley

b)

Ring of Fire

c)

California

4.

What should people do DURING a natural disaster?

a)

go outside

b)

know the safest place in your home

c)

get in your car and drive away

d)

stand near the windows

5.

What should people avoid AFTER a natural disaster?

a)

bridges

b)

drinking water and power lines

c)

roads

d)

buildings

6.

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. Strong storms that form over the ocean. They can cause heavy rain, high winds, and flooding.

a)

Hurricane

b)

flood

c)

tornado

d)

blizzard

7.

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.

a)

Flood

b)

hurricanes

c)

tornadoes

d)

blizzard

8.

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.

a)

Tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

flood

d)

blizzard

9.

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.

a)

Earthquake

b)

flood

c)

blizzard

d)

hurricane

10.

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.

a)

Blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

flood

d)

tornado

11.

Study the image. What does the photo help you understand about natural hazards?

a)

Snow only falls during hurricanes.

b)

Rain always falls during an earthquake.

c)

Blizzards and tornadoes include flooding.

d)

Hurricanes and tornadoes have heavy winds.

12.

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.

a)

Evacuate

b)

Stay

c)

Vacation

13.

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)

A) Tornado

b)

B) Earthquake

c)

C) Hurricane

d)

D) Flood

14.

What is the primary cause of a tsunami, a series of large ocean waves that can cause widespread destruction when they reach land?

a)

A) Volcanic eruption

b)

B) Earthquake under the sea

c)

C) Strong winds

d)

D) Heavy rainfall

15.

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)

A) Flood

b)

B) Drought

c)

C) Blizzard

d)

D) Landslide