WorksheetsUnderstanding Earth's Natural Hazards
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main cause of tornadoes?
Heavy snowfall
Thunderstorms
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Which instrument is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
Thermometer
Barometer
Seismograph
Anemometer
What is the primary cause of hurricanes?
Cold ocean currents
Warm ocean water
High altitude winds
Tectonic plate movement
Which of the following is a major effect of volcanic eruptions on the environment?
Increased rainfall
Formation of new land
Decreased air pressure
Lower sea levels
How are tornadoes measured?
Richter scale
Fujita scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
Beaufort scale
What natural hazard is most likely to cause a tsunami?
Tornado
Earthquake
Hurricane
Volcano
Which of the following is a common effect of hurricanes on the environment?
Increased volcanic activity
Flooding
Earthquakes
Snowstorms
What is the main factor that determines the strength of a volcanic eruption?
The amount of water vapor
The type of rock
The amount of gas and magma
The altitude of the volcano
Which scale is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes?
Fujita scale
Richter scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
Mercalli scale
What is a common sign that a tornado might be forming?
Sudden drop in temperature
Clear skies
Rotating, funnel-shaped cloud
Heavy snowfall
Which of the following can trigger an earthquake?
Heavy rainfall
Tectonic plate movement
High winds
Solar flares
What is the primary effect of an earthquake on the environment?
Formation of new mountains
Ground shaking and surface rupture
Increased volcanic activity
Rising sea levels
Which of the following is a safety measure during a hurricane?
Stand near windows
Evacuate to higher ground
Go outside to watch the storm
Stay in a low-lying area
What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?
High winds
Movement of tectonic plates
Heavy rainfall
Solar activity
Which of the following is a common effect of earthquakes on human structures?
Increased air pressure
Building collapse
Formation of new rivers
Decreased wind speed
Oklahoma is considered to be in the middle of what is known as....
Tornado Ally
Tornado Lane
What is a tornado?
A spiral of fast spinning column of air that reaches from the clouds to the ground
A thunderstorm that never touches the ground
A bolt of lightning that reaches from the clouds to the ground
A low hanging cloud that does not spin
Which layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates?
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
