Earthquakes/Tsunamis
The most common cause of a tsunami is...
Earthquakes
Tornadoes and hurricanes often cause trees to...
Fall over/Break
When rock becomes really hot and is a liquid UNDER the earth, it is called...
magma
Breaking dams or overflowing rivers can lead to...
Floods
This type of flood happens quickly without any warning
Flash floods
Most tsunamis occur in the...
Pacific Ocean
The center of a hurricane is called...
The eye (it is the calmest part)
When rocks become really hot and turn into liquid that is ABOVE the earth, it is called...
Lava
Rainstorms, melting snow, and earthquakes can lead to...
Landslides
The tallest volcano in the solar system is on this planet
Mars
The place where an earthquake starts (the center) above the surface is called the...
Epicenter
Most tornadoes happen in this country
USA
Scientists call a volcano extinct if they think...
it will never erupt again
Floods can cause death, damages, and...
diseases
To prepare for natural disasters, you can make a _____ and keep it in your house
Emergency kit (with food, water, first-aid, blankets etc)
The place where an earthquake starts, below the surface is called the...
The hypocenter
Hurricanes form over ________ water
Scientists call a volcano dormant if...
it has not erupted for a long time, but it might erupt again.
True or False:
A landslide can cover an entire town
True
This natural disaster can be white, gray, black, blue, red, or even green.
Tornadoes
Earthquake normally happen on the _______ of tectonic plates.
boundaries (edges)
During a storm, rotating winds can make a funnel shape. These winds become a tornado when the funnel touches...
The place where lava comes out of a volcano is a called a...
Vent
When wind, rain, and waves wear away a mountain, it is called...
Erosion
Something you should memorize in case there is a disaster
Your parents' phone numbers (so you could call them from someone else's phone)