Facts
Name ONE way a wildfire can start?
Campfire, lightning, humans
What is an earthquake?
Sudden and violent shaking of the ground
When an excessive amount of water flows onto land it is called...
A flood
Area where there are lots of tornados
Tornado alley
Why is it important to learn about natural disasters?
So we can be prepared if one occurs, so we can know what happens in the world around us etc.
What is the most violent part of a storm called?
The eyewall
What is a hurricane?
Powerful tropical storm characterized by heavy winds and extreme rain
Typhoon and cyclone
What area of the United Sates is commonly affected by hurricanes?
The gulf coast
Give one way tornados affect the economy
Huge cost to rebuild infrastructures, people can't work after a bad hurricane if the infrastructure is gone etc.
What can cause earthquakes due to their gravitational pull?
The moon and sun
What is a tornado?
Powerful and violent rotating columns of air
What are natural disasters?
Extreme events caused by earth's natural processes
What areas are most commonly affected by floods?
Coastal areas
List one pro and one con of building tornado proof infrastructures.
Pros: Helps withstand a tornado, keeps people safe, peace of mind
Cons: Expensive, keeps being re-built if there's a storm
What makes wildfires spread faster? Give TWO things.
Strong winds, hot weather and dry plants
What is a volcano?
When hot magma, gases, and ash from inside the Earth are forced out through a crack or opening in the ground
Tornados are invisible! Except we can see them because they have what inside of them... Name at least two things!
Debris, dust and condensation
Name TWO countries that are prone to wildfires
Canada, United States, Australia, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy
Should people be allowed to build homes in areas that often flood? Justify your answer!
As long as you gave strong evidence, your answer is correct :)
What area is commonly affected by volcanoes? It is not a county, it is a made up name for the area!
The Ring of Fire
What is magma called when it reaches the surface?
Lava
There are three types of natural disasters. What are they?
Meteorological, geological and biological
China
There is an earthquake while you are at school. Name all the safety steps you should follow.