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Disaster Natural Phenomena on Earth

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What continent is Indonesia located in?

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2.

The two oceans that surround Indonesia are:

a)

Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean

c)

Southern Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean and Indian Ocean

3.

Which of the following are common natural disasters found in Indonesia?

a)

Earthquakes and tsunamis

b)

Hurricanes and tornadoes

c)

Blizzards and ice storms

d)

Droughts and wildfires

4.

What is a flood?

a)

A natural disaster involving an overflow of water

b)

A type of earthquake

c)

A volcanic eruption

d)

A forest fire

5.

The passage mentions two natural causes of floods. What are they?

a)

Heavy rainfall and snowmelt

b)

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

c)

Deforestation and urbanization

d)

Dams and levees

6.

Erosion is the removal of surface material from earth's crust, primarily consisting of _______.

a)

soil

b)

water

c)

rocks

d)

minerals

7.

The main reason an earthquake happens according to the passage is:

a)

Tectonic plate movement

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Human activities

d)

Weather changes

8.

Which of the following is a cause of erosion?

a)

Planting more trees

b)

Cutting down trees

c)

Building roads

d)

Increasing rainfall

9.

What can cause powerful force to change the surface of the earth?

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10.

Explain how a seismograph works based on the diagram provided.

a)

A seismograph records the motion of the ground during an earthquake.

b)

A seismograph measures the temperature of the earth's core.

c)

A seismograph is used to predict weather patterns.

d)

A seismograph is a tool for measuring wind speed.

11.

What is the main difference between an earthquake and a tsunami according to the passage?

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12.

Describe the process of a tsunami formation as shown in the diagram.

a)

A tsunami is formed by underwater volcanic eruptions.

b)

A tsunami is formed by underwater earthquakes.

c)

A tsunami is formed by strong winds over the ocean.

d)

A tsunami is formed by the gravitational pull of the moon.

13.

Look at the picture below! Which continent is the largest in size?

a)

A) Africa

b)

B) Asia

c)

C) Europe

d)

D) Antarctica

14.

According to the passage, the continent with the most countries is:

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

South America

15.

Indonesia is located in which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

16.

Indonesia is located in which part of the world?

a)

Southeast Asia

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

17.

The two main seasons in Indonesia are:

a)

Summer and Winter

b)

Rainy and Dry

c)

Spring and Autumn

d)

Winter and Spring

18.

Indonesia is located between which two oceans?

a)

Atlantic and Indian Oceans

b)

Pacific and Indian Oceans

c)

Arctic and Southern Oceans

d)

Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

19.

The natural event in 2004 that caused many lives lost and homes destroyed in Indonesia was:

a)

a hurricane

b)

a tsunami

c)

an earthquake

d)

a volcanic eruption

20.

The eruption of Krakatoa volcano is known for:

a)

its massive explosion and global climatic effects

b)

being the smallest volcanic eruption in history

c)

having no impact on the surrounding environment

d)

being the first recorded volcanic eruption

21.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 1. _______

a)

1. Africa

b)

2. Asia

c)

3. Europe

d)

4. Antarctica

22.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 2. (a)  

23.

Look at the picture below to answer number 1—10. The following are seven continents found on planet earth. Mention all continents based on the numbers! 3. _______

a)

3. _______

b)

3. Asia

c)

3. Africa

d)

3. Europe

24.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 4. _______

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

25.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 5. _______

a)

5. Europe

b)

5. Asia

c)

5. Africa

d)

5. Australia

26.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 6. _______

a)

6. Africa

b)

6. Asia

c)

6. Europe

d)

6. Antarctica

27.

Mention all continents based on the numbers! 7. _______

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

North America

28.

Look at the picture below to answer number 1—10. Continent with the most countries can be found in number ____.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

29.

Look at the picture below to answer number 1—10. The only continent that has no country is found in number ____.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

30.

The continent where we can find the country of Italy is ______.

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

31.

12. Indonesia is located between two oceans: ______ ocean and ______ ocean.

a)

Indian

b)

Pacific

c)

Atlantic

32.

A rain falls near Sekolah Global Mandiri is natural phenomenon with ______ causes.

a)

causes

b)

effects

c)

reasons

d)

results

33.

This natural phenomenon is beneficial for us to cook food which is called ______ natural phenomena.

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

electricity

34.

A hot day is a disaster natural phenomenon.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Rainy days is a normal natural phenomenon.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

A windy day where winds are blowing fast is disaster natural phenomena.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

A huge amount of water that floods the street of Jakarta is normal natural phenomena.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Forest fire in Sumatera where smokes from fire are spreading to Singapore is disaster natural phenomena.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Creating a bonfire to heat your body is a normal natural phenomenon.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The passage mentions two types of waste. What are they?

a)

Organic and Inorganic

b)

Recyclable and Non-recyclable

c)

Hazardous and Non-hazardous

d)

Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable

41.

According to the passage, what is an example of organic waste?

a)

Plastic

b)

Glass

c)

Food scraps

d)

Metal

42.

The 3R management system stands for which of the following?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Refuse, Reduce, Reuse

c)

Recycle, Reuse, Reduce

d)

Renew, Reuse, Recycle

43.

We can take care of waste around us by:

a)

recycling and reusing materials

b)

throwing waste anywhere

c)

ignoring waste management

d)

burning all waste

44.

What is one way to reduce energy usage mentioned in the text?

a)

Using energy-efficient appliances

b)

Increasing energy consumption

c)

Ignoring energy-saving tips

d)

Using more fossil fuels

45.

Public transport can help in reducing fossil fuel use and traffic jams by:

a)

increasing the number of vehicles on the road

b)

encouraging carpooling and reducing the number of individual cars

c)

promoting the use of private cars

d)

increasing traffic congestion

46.

What is an example of reuse mentioned in the text?

a)

Using a plastic bottle as a planter

b)

Throwing away old clothes

c)

Buying new furniture

d)

Discarding used paper

47.

Why is it important to reuse items according to the text?

a)

To save money

b)

To reduce waste

c)

To conserve resources

d)

To protect the environment

48.

What are some examples of abiotic materials mentioned in the text?

a)

Rocks, water, sunlight

b)

Animals, plants, bacteria

c)

Fungi, algae, moss

d)

Insects, birds, mammals

49.

Which of the following is a quality of plastic mentioned in the text?

a)

Heavy and expensive

b)

Light and durable

c)

Hard to shape

d)

Biodegradable

50.

Plastic is considered a cheap material according to the text because:

a)

it is made from abundant natural resources.

b)

it requires less energy to produce.

c)

it is lightweight and easy to transport.

d)

it is produced in large quantities.

51.

What is a problem with plastic as mentioned in the text?

a)

It decomposes quickly

b)

It can only be split into tiny parts called microplastics

c)

It is made from biotic resources

d)

It is easy to recycle

52.

What are three other examples of abiotic natural resources?

a)

Water, sunlight, and minerals

b)

Plants, animals, and bacteria

c)

Fossil fuels, forests, and fish

d)

Birds, insects, and mammals

53.

Which of the following are objects made from plastic?

a)

Car tires

b)

Glass bottles

c)

Plastic bottles

d)

Wooden chairs

54.

How much time is needed for cotton to decompose and how much time is needed for polyester to decompose?

a)

Cotton: 1-5 months, Polyester: 20-200 years

b)

Cotton: 6-12 months, Polyester: 5-10 years

c)

Cotton: 2-3 weeks, Polyester: 1-2 years

d)

Cotton: 1-2 years, Polyester: 10-50 years

55.

Sea creatures can get hurt from plastic waste because:

a)

they mistake it for food and ingest it, leading to internal injuries or death.

b)

it provides them with additional nutrients.

c)

it helps them swim faster.

d)

it protects them from predators.

56.

The people of Ghana are hurt by receiving polyester wastes from another country because:

a)

it causes environmental pollution.

b)

it boosts the local economy.

c)

it improves the quality of life.

d)

it increases employment opportunities.