Natural Disaster#1
Name 3 Natural Disasters.
Volcano earthquake Tornado Avalanche Flood Drought Fire
True or false
Volcanoes are caused by pressure in the mantle that releases lava.
True
What causes a drought?
Lack of rain.
What is a tsunami?
A series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water
What are Mr. Fitch's 2 favorite colors?
Blue and Orange
Flash floods most commonly occur due to
Heavy rainfall in a short period of time
What should you do if an earthquake happened?
Stop, drop, and hold on
Which type of volcano is the most dangerous?
An erupting one!
Name 2 USA states with volcanoes.
Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado
What is Mr. Fitch's wife's name?
Gina
Where do most earthquakes occur?
At fault lines
What is a scientist who studies volcanoes?
A volcanologist
Which natural disaster warning system uses buoys in the ocean?
Tsunamis
What day was Mr. Fitch's birthday this year?
Thanksgiving
The Pacific "Ring of Fire" is associated with
Volcanic and seismic activity
The eye of a hurricane is characterized by:
Calm winds and clear skies
What is the primary cause of most tornadoes?
Collision of warm and cold air rising.
Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
What is Mr. Fitch's dogs name?
Pepper
Which country has the most tsunamis each year?
Japan
Which country has the most tornadoes each year?
USA
What is a fast-moving, superheated avalanche of gas, ash, and rock fragments that races down the slopes of a volcano ?
Pyroclastic flow
What subjects did Mr. Fitch teach last year?
PE, Tech Ed, Computer/Internet, Video Production