Volcano
What is magma?
molten rock inside the volcano
what is a tornado?
a strong rotating column of air that causes damage
what are hurricanes?
strong storms that are formed in the ocean
why do earthquakes take place?
tectonic plates rubbing against each other
basement
molten rock outside the volcano
what is a waterspout?
a tornado in the water
where do hurricanes form?
the ocean
what do earthquakes cause in the water?
they cause tsunamis
In an emergency, what are at least three things that you must put in a backpack?
food, flashlight, batteries, radio, first aid kit, water, etc.
Where does magma come out of?
It comes out of the crater
what are tornadoes made of?
air
what is the difference between the eye and the eye wall of a hurricane?
the eye of a hurricane is in the middle of the hurricane; it's calm, and the eye wall is where the damage occurs
where do most earthquakes take place?
fault lines
True or False: During a tsunami, should we stay in a lower ground area?
False
What are the 3 stages of volcanoes?
Active, dormant, and extinct
what is tornado alley?
where many tornadoes happen in the United States
what is a storm surge?
strong and big waves caused by a hurricane that reach land
what scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
a seismometer is used and the richter scale
True or False: Hurricanes happen in Sauk Village.
False
How does ash from the volcano help our planet?
Helps to enrich the soil for things to grow
How is a tornado's intensity measured?
the enhanced Fujita scale
how do hurricanes get their names?
they chose the names in alphabetical order
Where should I go if I am in the classroom and an earthquake takes place?
under a table, hold the legs, and protect your head.
True or False: We should have a safe meeting area during a natural disaster?
True