Volcano
Which Canadian province has the most volcanoes?
British Columbia
What is the famous movie about tornadoes called? (a new one was made last year)
Twister
What is the center of a hurricane called?
The Eye
What causes earthquakes?
Tectonic Plate Movements
What causes wildfires?
Drought, humans, lightning
A hotspot created this American state in the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaii
How are tornadoes measured on the Fujita scale?
Wind Speed
What are two things that happen during a hurricane?
Strong winds and heavy rain
What other disaster can an earthquake cause when it happens in the ocean?
Tsunami
What should you do if a wildfire happens?
Evacuate if possible
How does a volcanic eruption affect the soil?
More fertile
What type of storm often comes before a tornado?
Thunderstorm
True or False: Canada can experience hurricanes
True
What currents do tectonic plates move on?
Convection Currents
What US state were the most recent wildfires in?
California
What comes out of a volcano during an eruption? (3 things)
Magma/Lava, Ash, Gases
What number on the Fujita scale is the most severe?
5
Hurricanes often start over this ________ water.
Warm
What is the scale called that is used to classify earthquakes?
Richter Scale
What Canadian province experiences the most wildfires?
British Columbia
What is the ring of fire?
Pacific plate boundary that has hundreds of volcanoes
What is the beginning of a tornado called? (before it touches the ground)
Funnel Cloud
How many categories of hurricanes are there on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale?
5
What tool is used to measure earthquakes?
Seismometer
How do wildfires negatively affect the environement?
Loss of vegetation/Air pollution