🌎 EARTHQUAKES
How do earthquakes form?
Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates suddenly move and release energy.
What do you call lava when it is still underground?
Answer: Magma.
What time of year are typhoons most common?
Answer: Summer and early autumn.
Is a tornado equivalent to a twister?
Yes
What is a blizzard?
Answer: A severe snowstorm with strong winds and snow.
Are tsunamis caused after earthquakes?
Sometimes. Underwater earthquakes can cause tsunamis.
What is the biggest volcano on Earth?
Answer: Mauna Loa.
How many categories are there in hurricanes?
Answer: Five categories (1–5).
Should you stay on the lowest or highest floor during a tornado?
Answer: Lowest floor or basement.
How are blizzards different from ordinary snowstorms?
Answer: Blizzards have stronger winds and very poor visibility.
Do all countries have earthquakes?
Answer: No. Earthquakes are more common near tectonic plate boundaries.
What should people do to stay safe during a volcanic eruption?
Answer: Follow evacuation orders and move to a safe area.
Why do typhoons happen?
Answer: They form over very warm ocean water when warm, moist air rises and begins to spin.
Where do tornadoes happen most often in the USA?
Central USA
Why can blizzards be dangerous?
Answer: They can cause frostbite, accidents, and power outages.
Which two disasters are caused by moving tectonic plates?
Answer: Earthquakes and volcanoes.
What are the three main types of volcanoes?
Shield, composite (stratovolcano), and cinder cone.
What countries often experience typhoons?
Answer: Countries such as the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam.
Is it Tornado Alley or Tornado Valley?
Tornado Alley
What should people do to stay safe during a blizzard?
Answer: Stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.
Can earthquakes be stronger than magnitude 10?
Answer: In theory yes, but scientists have never recorded one above 10. The largest recorded earthquake was magnitude 9.5.
Do volcanoes happen because of earthquakes?
Answer: Not exactly. Both are connected to tectonic plate movement, but one does not always cause the other.
Are hurricanes and typhoons the same?
Answer: Yes. They are the same kind of tropical cyclone but occur in different parts of the world.
Why do tornadoes form?
Answer: Warm and cold air masses collide during severe thunderstorms.
How does a blizzard form?
Answer: Cold air, moisture, and strong winds combine to create heavy snow and blowing snow.