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What shape do most tornadoes appear to have when they rotate?
A) Circular
B) Square
C) Funnel
D) Triangle
C) Funnel
What happens during an earthquake?
A) The Earth shakes because of movement of its crust
B) Rivers overflow because of heavy rain
C) Hot air stays on the Earth's surface
D) Ocean water freezes
A) The Earth shakes because of movement of its crust
Which human activity can lead to droughts?
A) Recycling
B) Planting trees
C) Deforestation
D) Building bridges
C) Deforestation
What causes a drought?
A) Too much snow
B) Lack of rain over a long period of time
C) Strong ocean waves
D) High winds
B) Lack of rain over a long period of time
What does the word “quaking” mean in the context of earthquakes?
A) Burning
B) Shaking
C) Freezing
D) Melting
B) Shaking
What can sometimes happen when an active volcano erupts?
A) It sends ash into the air
B) It creates a snowstorm
C) It stops the wind
D) It causes rivers to freeze
A) It sends ash into the air
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the 10 most common natural disasters?
A) Earthquake
B) Flood
C) Volcano
D) Tornado
C) Volcano
What is a tornado?
A) A destructive column of air
B) A giant wave in the ocean
C) A long period without rain
D) A snowstorm with high winds
A) A destructive column of air
According to FEMA, what is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States?
A) Tornadoes
B) Hurricanes
C) Floods
D) Wildfires
C) Floods
What can a major earthquake do?
A) Create a heat wave
B) Topple buildings and bridges
C) Stop thunderstorms
D) Cause snowstorms
B) Topple buildings and bridges
What can cause wildfires to spread?
A) Dry weather and strong winds
B) Heavy snow and ice
C) Cold air and rain
D) Underwater earthquakes
A) Dry weather and strong winds
What causes tsunamis according to the video?
A) Strong winds
B) Underwater earthquakes
C) Deforestation
D) Heat waves
B) Underwater earthquakes
How long must a blizzard last according to the video?
A) At least one hour
B) Two or more hours
C) Three or more hours
D) Ten or more hours
C) Three or more hours
Which of these can be part of a thunderstorm?
A) Lightning
B) Lava
C) Earthquakes
D) Ocean waves
A) Lightning
What happens when high pressure builds up in the Earth's atmosphere during a heat wave?
A) It brings more snow
B) It holds hot air on the Earth's surface
C) It creates underwater earthquakes
D) It causes rivers to freeze
B) It holds hot air on the Earth's surface
What causes a blizzard?
A blizzard is caused by cold air colliding with warm air.
What is a drought?
A drought is a lack of rain over a long period of time.
How fast can hurricane winds reach?
Up to 160 miles per hour.
Where can tornadoes occur?
Over land or the sea.
How high can tsunami waves reach?
Up to 100 feet.
What causes tsunamis?
Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes.
Name two things that can occur during a thunderstorm
Lightning, high winds, and usually heavy rain, hale...
What are hurricanes also known as?
Hurricanes are also known as typhoons.
What is a heat wave?
A heat wave is a period of higher-than-normal temperatures in a region.
Name two things that can cause a flood?
Heavy rain or melting ice and snow can cause floods.