WorksheetsStudy Guide: Natural Hazards & Disasters
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 46mins
Natural hazards are:
events caused by natural processes that may cause loss of life or property
man-made events that cause environmental damage
only related to weather phenomena
events that have no impact on human life
Natural disasters are:
man-made events
natural events
fictional events
controlled events
What are the categories of natural hazards?
Geological, Meteorological, Biological, and Hydrological
Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
Natural, Man-made, and Technological
Environmental, Economic, and Social
How do Earth's spheres interact with natural hazards?
Earth's spheres do not interact with natural hazards.
Earth's spheres interact with natural hazards by influencing their occurrence and impact.
Earth's spheres only interact with natural hazards during specific seasons.
Earth's spheres prevent natural hazards from occurring.
Where did Hurricane Katrina primarily impact?
Southeastern U.S., especially New Orleans
Northeastern U.S.
Western U.S.
Midwestern U.S.
What were the social and economic impacts of Hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina had no significant social or economic impacts.
Hurricane Katrina led to widespread social disruption and economic losses.
Hurricane Katrina only affected the economy, not the social structure.
Hurricane Katrina improved the social and economic conditions.
Preparing for natural disasters involves:
Stockpiling food and water
Ignoring weather warnings
Leaving emergency plans to chance
Relying solely on luck
What happened after Hurricane Katrina?
The city of New Orleans was completely rebuilt immediately.
There was no significant impact on the affected areas.
The affected areas experienced long-term recovery efforts.
Hurricane Katrina had no effect on the United States.
How does climate change affect disaster intensity and frequency?
Climate change is increasing disaster intensity and frequency.
Climate change has no effect on disaster intensity and frequency.
Climate change decreases disaster intensity and frequency.
Climate change only affects disaster frequency, not intensity.
What fuels stronger hurricanes and storms?
Warmer oceans and air fuel stronger hurricanes and storms.
Colder oceans and air fuel stronger hurricanes and storms.
Decreased humidity fuels stronger hurricanes and storms.
Lower atmospheric pressure fuels stronger hurricanes and storms.
Why must communities adapt according to the study guide?
Communities must adapt to protect lives and environments.
Communities must adapt to increase population density.
Communities must adapt to reduce cultural diversity.
Communities must adapt to exploit natural resources.
What main sphere is this shown in this picture?
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
What does Hydro stand for?
Rock
Air
Water
Living things
What is an example of geosphere?
Creek
clouds
Human
Sand
Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water on the planet?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Which sphere of the Earth includes the air and gases that surround the planet?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Which sphere of the Earth includes all the solid parts of the planet, such as rocks and minerals?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
Which sphere of the Earth includes the Earth's crust, mantle, and core?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
What is the geosphere?
all the air and gases on the planet
all the frozen water on the Earth
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth
What is the biosphere?
all the air and gases on the planet
made up of living things
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth
What is the hydrosphere?
all the air and gases on the planet
made up of living things
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth
What is the atmosphere?
all the air and gases on the planet
made up of living things
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth
What is the atmosphere?
all the air and gases on the planet
made up of living things
the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth
the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth
Why does a hurricane slow down when it hits land?
The wind stops it
It stops raining
It loses its energy source
The air is different
The name of the system that causes the winds to spin in a hurricane
The Coriolis Effect
The Corleone Affect
The Circular Wind Phenomenon
The East-West Effect
How are hurricanes different than tornadoes?
They both are windy.
Hurricanes have strong winds and tornadoes don't.
Hurricanes form over the ocean and tornadoes form over the land.
They are the same thing.
True or False? A hurricane is caused by warm, moist air rising from the ocean surface to mix with cool air while causing wind.
True
False
How are hurricanes different than tornadoes?
They both are windy.
Hurricanes have strong winds and tornadoes don't.
Hurricanes form over the ocean and tornadoes form over the land.
They are the same thing.
When does a storm officially become a hurricane? When wind reaches what speed?
100 MPH
47 MPH
74 MPH
Where do Hurricanes form?
NEAR the Equator
Away from the Equator
NEAR the North/South Poles
How many categories can a Hurricane be classified as?
Category 1 only
Category 1-3
Category 1-5
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
Arctic/Polar
Tropical
The Earth's crust is broken into pieces called
glass
rocks
plates
lava
Melted rock inside the Earth is called
magma.
water.
fire.
surface.
If lots of lava flows out in one spot on the surface of the Earth it forms a mountain and is called
magma.
an ocean.
a volcano.
a ring.
Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?
Hurricane
Tornado
House Fire
Earthquake
A tsunami is a big __________
animal
man
wave
insect
A hurricane is a very strong ___________
Heat
Rain
Wind
Smell
A ________ hazard is a danger caused by changes on Earth's surface
natural
supernatural
real
earthquake
Which of the following is NOT considered a geological hazard?
Volcanic Eruption
Landslide
Flood
Earthquake
How are tornadoes formed?
Tornadoes are formed from powerful thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are formed from volcanic eruptions.
Tornadoes are formed from earthquakes.
Tornadoes are formed from heavy rainfall.
Explain the process of a volcanic eruption.
Volcanic eruptions are caused by excessive rainfall
Volcanic eruptions are caused by the Earth's rotation
Magma from within the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, causing pressure to build up and eventually leading to an explosive release of gases, ash, and lava.
Volcanic eruptions occur when the moon is in a certain phase
How can we prepare for natural disasters?
By creating emergency plans, building resilient structures, and having supplies ready.
By ignoring warnings and staying indoors during a storm.
By relying solely on government assistance after a disaster occurs.
By avoiding any form of preparation and hoping for the best.
This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.
Blizzard
Drought
Flood
When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.
Flood
Drought
Tsunami
These come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a funnel, or cone-shaped cloud, with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.
Tsunamis
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
The sliding of rock and soil down a slope.
flood
drought
avalanche
landslide
Sudden shaking of the ground
landslide
bomb
flood
earthquake
How can some of the impacts of earthquakes be reduced?
by building structures that can sway with the motion
by building structures that do NOT move with the motion
by using thermometers to measure ground temperatures
by using satellites to monitor warning buoys in the ocean
