Natural Phenomenon
Which natural disaster can produce the fastest winds on Earth?
a) Tornado
b) Hurricane
c) Cyclone
d) Tsunami
a) Tornado
Which country is most frequently hit by earthquakes?
a) Brazil
b) Japan
c) Australia
d) Egypt
b) Japan
What's the first thing you should do in case of an earthquake?
a) Run outside quickly
b) Stand near a door
c) Hide under a table
d) Use the elevator
c) Hide under a table
Which natural disaster cannot be caused by shifts in tectonic plates?
a) Avalanche
b) Earthquake
c) Volcanic Eruption
d) Hurricane
d) Hurricane
What country is known for frequent wildfires, especially during its summer season?
a) Canada
b) Germany
c) Australia
d) Iceland
c) Australia
If a tornado is coming, what's the safest thing to do?
a) Go outside
b) Stay in a basement
c) Stay in a car
d) Stay near windows
b) Stay in a basement
What natural phenomenon is a hypocenter associated with?
a) Earthquake
b) Hurricane
c) Tornado
d) Tsunami
a) Earthquake
In which continent are the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions more common?
a) Asia
b) Europe
c) South America
d) Africa
c) South America (Andes Mountains)
What should you do during a tsunami?
a) Stay home
b) Run to higher ground
c) Hide underground
d) Go outside
b) Run to higher ground
What is the main cause for a tsunami to happen?
a) Heavy rainfall
b) Hurricanes
c) Ice melting
d) Underwater earthquakes
d) Underwater earthquakes
In what country did the strongest earthquake on record occur?
a) Chile
b) USA
c) Indonesia
d) Japan
a) Chile (9.5)
What's the best place to store an emergency kit at home?
a) In a locked cabinet
b) In a basement
c) In a common area
d) Somewhere quickly to reach
d) Somewhere quickly to reach
What is the center of a hurricane called?
a) Vortex
b) Heart
c) Core
d) Eye
d) Eye
What country is expected to sink by the year 2030?
a) USA
b) Bangladesh
C) Tuvalu
d) Puerto Rico
c) Tuvalu
Why should you avoid driving during a blizzard?
a) Your car can get too cold
b) You can get stuck inside
c) GPS stops working
d) Roads get icy and slippery
d) Roads get icy and slippery