Earthquakes & Tsunamis
This is how the size of earthquakes are measured.
seismograph
Moisture, Unsettled Air, & Lift together cause this:
Thunderstorms
This is the process where wind or water wears away land.
A. Erosion
B. Stripping
A. Erosion
What is it called when water covers land that is usually dry and cannot absorb it fast enough.
In the Mario video games, what is Mario’s profession?
Plumber
tectonic plates
During a thunderstorm you should not use which one:
A. electrical appliances
B. kickballs
A. electrical appliances
Name one things that causes avalanches.
Heavy Snow
Steep Slopes
Melting Snow
What causes an eruption with lava, ash, and gases?
Volcano
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
True or False: A tsunami is a giant ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake.
True!
The calm center of the hurricane is called what?
Eye of the Storm
A flow of wet soil and mud that goes down the slope is called a what?
mudslide
Arson means setting some on ____________ on purpose?
fire
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo DaVinci
This is the Japanese word for tsunami.
Harbor Wave
Tornado ___________ is the area in the central U.S. where tornadoes happen often.
landslide
This is the place in the Pacific Ocean that has many volcanoes and earthquakes.
Ring of Fire
Where does the President of the United States live while in office?
The White House
Name a natural disaster and describe what it does.
Answers will vary.
A. Cumulonimbus Cloud
B. Funnel Cloud
C. Puffy Clouds
B. Funnel Cloud
Name a natural disaster and give one example of the damage is causes.
Answers will vary.
Name one natural disaster and how to stay safe during it.
Answers will vary.
What body part does a butterfly use to taste their food?
Their Feet