Mixed catastrophes
Chernobyl
Wildfires
Tsunamis
100
Which disaster involves shaking ground?
An earthquake
100
Where did the Chernobyl disaster happen?
Ukraine (USSR)
100
What is a wildfire?
A large, uncontrolled fire in nature
100
What natural disaster most often causes a tsunami?
An underwater earthquake
200
Which disaster involves huge ocean waves?
Tsunamis
200
What type of energy caused the disaster?
Nuclear energy
200
What weather condition helps wildfires spread quickly?
Wind
200
What should people do if they hear a tsunami warning?
Move to higher ground
300
Which disaster involves fire in forests?
Wildfires
300
What dangerous substance was released into the air?
Radiation
300
Name one of the two countries where wildfires often happen.
Australia or the US (California)
300
In 2004 a massive tsunami hit Thailand. From which ocean did it originate?
The Indian Ocean
400
Name one long-term effect of Chernobyl on the environment.
Radioactive contamination of soil and water / mutations in plants and animals
400
When did the Chernobyl disaster happen?
1986
400
What is the primary natural cause for wildfires?
Lightning
400
Besides earthquakes, name one other cause of tsunamis.
Volcanic eruptions or underwater landslides
500
Why are oil spills especially dangerous for birds?
Oil coats their feathers, preventing them from flying or keeping warm
500
Which reactor number exploded at Chernobyl?
Reactor number 4
500
What is the term for the area that has burned in a wildfire?
Burn scar (or fire perimeter)
500
Name one way countries try to reduce damage from tsunamis.
Early warning systems, evacuation plans, or sea walls