Natural Disasters

Natural Phenomenon

Geography

Security

100

Which natural disaster can produce the fastest winds on Earth?

a) Tornado

b) Hurricane

c) Cyclone

d) Tsunami

a) Tornado

100

Which country is most frequently hit by earthquakes?

a) Brazil

b) Japan

c) Australia

d) Egypt

b) Japan

100

What's the first thing you should do in case of an earthquake?

a) Run outside quickly

b) Stand near a door

c) Hide under a table

d) Use the elevator

c) Hide under a table

200

Which natural disaster cannot be caused by shifts in tectonic plates?

a) Avalanche

b) Earthquake

c) Volcanic Eruption

d) Hurricane

200

What country is known for frequent wildfires, especially during its summer season?

a) Canada

b) Germany

c) Australia

d) Iceland

c) Australia

200

If a tornado is coming, what's the safest thing to do?

a) Go outside

b) Stay in a basement

c) Stay in a car

d) Stay near windows

b) Stay in a basement

300

What natural phenomenon is a hypocenter associated with?

a) Earthquake

b) Hurricane

c) Tornado

d) Tsunami

a) Earthquake

300

In which continent are the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions more common?

a) Asia

b) Europe

c) South America

d) Africa

c) South America (Andes Mountains)

300

What should you do during a tsunami?

a) Stay home

b) Run to higher ground

c) Hide underground

d) Go outside

b) Run to higher ground

400

What is the main cause for a tsunami to happen?

a) Heavy rainfall

b) Hurricanes

c) Ice melting

d) Underwater earthquakes

400

In what country did the strongest earthquake on record occur?

a) Chile

b) USA

c) Indonesia

d) Japan

a) Chile (9.5)

400

What's the best place to store an emergency kit at home?

a) In a locked cabinet

b) In a basement

c) In a common area

d) Somewhere quickly to reach

500

What is the center of a hurricane called?

a) Vortex

b) Heart

c) Core

d) Eye

500

What country is expected to sink by the year 2030?

a) USA

b) Bangladesh

C) Tuvalu

d) Puerto Rico

c) Tuvalu

500

Why should you avoid driving during a blizzard?

a) Your car can get too cold

b) You can get stuck inside

c) GPS stops working

d) Roads get icy and slippery