Earthquakes
What happens to Earth during an earthquake?
The ground begins to shake causing damage.
too much rain
Why do bushfires happen?
people
lightening
faulty electrical equipment
What is a tornado?
A rotating thunderstorm.
What is a volcano?
It is an opening in Earth's surface. Its acts like a vent allowing hot heat and gases to be released.
What is the name of the scale used to measure the damage of an earthquake?
The Mercalli Scale
Why shouldn't you drink the tap water during a flood?
True or False: Strong winds cause bushfires to spread slowly.
False they cause them to spread quickly
What do we call a person who studies the weather?
Meteorologist
When magma is flowing out of a volcano it is called
lava
What is the name of the scale that is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?
The Richter Scale
What are somethings you can do to survive a flood?
Go to higher ground.
Gather food and drinking water
Do not go outside
Have a radio and batteries
Why is the smoke from a bushfire so dangerous?
It contains poisonous gases.
During a EFo what type of damages could there be?
Light damage
Branches or trees down
False Jupiter also has volcanoes
What could happen during a level 6 earthquake?
Major damage buildings would collapse, roads could crack, people could get hurt or killed.
How are people rescued from floods?
By helicopter or boat
What are some ways they stop the fires?
Firefighters.
Planes filled with water and chemicals
During an EF5 what type of damage can happen?
Cars can be lifted
Homes can be destroyed
Why are volcanoes so dangerous.
Lava is extremely hot.
It causes poisonous gases to be released into the air.
What occurs under the Earth's crust causing an earthquake?
The plates under the Earth's crust move slowly. At times they can move quickly bumping into each other or sliding past each other creating the earth to shake.
Why is it dangerous to go outside during a flood?
Wires can be down
You can not walk through the water.
etc.
Which continent has the most bushfires?
Australia
Where should you go for shelter during a tornado?
Underground away from windows
Some volcanoes are dormant. What does that mean?
They will no longer erupt.