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Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
On average, _______last about 10 minutes and most travel 5-10 km, but some can last
longer and go further.
super cell storms
tornadoes
Earthquakes
Monsoons
Tornadoes can physically change the Earth’s _____. High winds can pick up rocks, dirt and trees, causing changes in the Earth’s surface.
crust
atmosphere
temperature
boundaries
Cyclones are (a) storms which form over warm tropical waters, when the water is over 26℃ at the surface. They begin when there are disturbances in the air.
Cyclones get energy from moisture and (a) from the ocean. They lose energy going over colder water or land areas.
Cyclones are given _____to help with communication, awareness and avoid confusion with other cyclones.
numbers
help
names
warnings
What is a monsoon? Explain the meteorological phenomenon that occurs in the wet season and in the dry season.
On the Earth, the solid crust top and stiff layer of the mantle are called the __________.
exosphere
lithosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
_________ are a bit like a big jigsaw puzzle covering the Earth. They are not actually joined, so they can scrape, bump and drag together.
Earth's mantle
shelves
dinner plates
Tectonic plates
Where the plates meet is referred to as a boundary. There are three types of boundaries : divergent, ________and transform.
subterranean
convergent
seismic
evaporation
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates called?
Fault line
Crater
Focus
Epicenter
Which of the statements below is NOT something you need to think about when planning for a natural disaster?
When to evacuate and where to go
What to do if there is a natural disaster
The type of food they serve in an emergency shelter
How your town will warn you that there is a disaster coming.
What is the name of the area where 75 percent of Earth's volcanos are located?
Tornado Alley
Volcano Zone
Ring of Fire
Ring of Volcanos
Which of the following is not a natural disaster?
Volcano
Oil Spill
Tornado
Tsunami
Earthquakes under the Ocean cause this natural disaster.
Hurricane
Flood
Tsunami
Thunderstorm
The Seismograph is used to detect Seismic Waves?
True
False
What is the Richter Scale?
A system of measuring the wind
A system of measuring the depth of the ocean
A system of measuring the height of volcanoes
A system of measuring the strength of earthquakes
What is the center of a hurricane called?
The Opening
The Eye
The Middle
What is the difference between a hurricane & cyclone?
The location where it occurs
They are completely different types of storms
The color
Wind speeds
What is a natural disaster?
All types of severe weather, which have the potential to pose a significant threat to human health and safety, & property.
When we run out of natural resources.
Changes to the environment.
Event caused by human-environment interaction.
What do the lines on this map represent?
volcanoes
earthquakes
plate boundaries
travel routes
scientists
An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake. What isthe BEST way to make this building more sturdy?
Minimize number of windows
Use tethering and anchoring to allow the building to sway but not crumble
Place door openings near a corner wall
Place plastic in concrete to give the building a sturdy framework
Drought is caused by lower than usual _________ and a prolonged,dry period.
rainfall
temperatures
typhoons
wind
Droughts are __________ onset and usually occur when weather patterns are interrupted.
steady
immediate
fast
slow
Write a definition of drought.
What are the three types of flooding?
coastal, riverine, flash
flash, slow, heavy
coastal, riverine, turbine
flash, coastal, dam
What impacts a bushfire, discuss the THREE main ideas.
Fires can have many long term effects, such as:
Write about two things that people do to prepare for or respond to natural disasters
Come up with 3 actions you think have a positive impact on the environment.
List 3 actions you think have a negative impact on the environment.
What would be the advantages and disadvantages of using a boiled egg as a model of the Earth?
Most tornadoes are formed in a supercell thunderstorm.
true
false
Monsoons are seasonal wind shifts that cause wet and dry seasons.
true
false
The atmosphere is the layers of _______ surrounding the Earth.
heat
air
gases
liquids
In Australia about 30-80 tornadoes are recorded each year.
Tornadoes are most common in central and eastern parts of New South Wales, south-east Queensland and north-east Victoria.
true
false
What are some possible impacts of a tornado?
Which type of natural disaster is most likely to occur along tectonic plate boundaries?
Blizzard
Hurricane
Drought
Earthquake
What is the main cause of a tsunami?
Heavy rainfall
Underwater earthquake
Strong winds
Volcanic ash
Which of the following is a common effect of drought?
Crop failure
Increased rainfall
Flooding
Snowstorms
Cyclones are much larger and last longer than tornadoes. Cyclones are usually hundreds of kilometers across and can last many days. They have winds greater than 62 km/h and greater than 118 km/h for severe cyclones
false
true
How do cyclones impact Earth?
Which three facts are true about cyclones?
1. Cyclones can cause storm surges.
2. Cyclones form on land.
3. Cyclones form over water.
1. Cyclones are given a rating from 1-5.
2. The eye of a cyclone is the windiest
3. Cyclones form over water.
1. Cyclones can cause storm surges.
2. Cyclones form over water.
3. Cyclones are given a rating from 1-5
1. Cyclones can cause storm surges.
2. Cyclones are given a rating from
3. The eye of a cyclone is the windiest.
What are Convergent boundaries?
where plates are coming together
where plates move past each other
where plates move past each other
When there is movement along the plate boundaries, it can cause faults, which are cracks in the Earth’s surface.
There are three main types of faults -
Abnormal, reverse/thrust and strike slip
strike slip, normal and neutral
normal, reverse/thrust and strike slip.
The damage caused by earthquakes can be reduced through careful engineering and building planning.
Things that can make a difference include:
Types of volcanic eruptions include:
Strombolian
Explosive
Phreatomagmatic
Effusive
Profusive
Effusive
Magmatic
Strombolian
Explosive
Dire
Phreatomagmatic
Effusive
Controlled
True or false? Magma chemical composition is built up of silica and oxygen.
false
true
True or false? There is only one type of volcanic eruption.
True
false
Describe a lava dome volcano
The four types of volcanoes include, cinder cone, lava dome, composite and
(a)
Which type of volcano has wide, gently sloping sides and produces slow lava flow?
cinder cone
lava dome
Composite
Shield volcano
What type of volcano is small, cone-shaped, and can form in just a few days or weeks?
Composite
Cinder cone volcano
Shield
Lava dome
Which volcano type is known for violent eruptions with thick, sticky lava?
Cinder cone
Composite
Lava Dome
Shield
Constructive volcanoes create new land and enrich the soil. The slow lava flows and once it cools it -------. This builds up the Earth’s surface and can create islands and mountains.
(a)
Destructive volcanoes destroy land, homes and ecosystems and can also cause (a) , landslides and tsunamis.
(a) degradation - loss of nutrients makes it harder for plants to grow
(a) Floods
These floods are slow-onset. They happen when regular rivers and creeks overfill. They often occur on floodplains or low lying land, which are large, flat areas of land near waterways (such as inland rivers or streams).
Flash Flooding is when a flood happens after a (a) period of intense heavy rain.
What happens to lava after it erupts and cools down?
What are some of the dangers of destructive volcanoes?
Which of the following is a result of tectonic plate movement?
Earthquakes
Rainfall
Solar eclipse
Photosynthesis
Cyclones are (a) storms which form over warm tropical waters,
Cyclones are given names to help with __________, awareness and avoid confusion with other cyclones.
communication
memory
research
Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the earth's surface?
Troposphere
Exosphere
Mesoshpere
Thermoshpere
