Earthquakes
The movement of what plates is known to cause earthquakes?
Tectonic
To be considered a hurricane, wind speeds must reach a minimum of _________ miles/hr.
74
What do we call magma once it escapes the earth's crust?
Lava
A tsunami is a large ________________.
Wave
What transports burning embers, contributing to a larger wildfire?
The wind
This level of earthquake is rarely felt by humans.
1
What is the strongest category of hurricane?
5
What is the most common type of volcanoe?
Cinder Cone Volcanoes
Tsunamis are categorized into two groups, local and __________.
Remote
3
9
Which scale is used to categorize hurricanes?
Saffir-Simpson
Volcanoes form over the course of millions of years. (True or False?)
True
Tsunamis are typically caused by ____________.
Earthquakes, landslides or volcanic eruptions.
Wildfires typically occur in which season?
Summer
What do you call a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one?
Aftershock
Identify a month that is considered part of hurricane season.
Options: June, July, August, September, October, November
On Earth, most volcanoes can be found in the ring of _________.
Fire
A tsunami can reach heights of __________ feet.
30
Identify a natural phenomenon that can cause a wildfire.
Lightning strike, Meteorite, volcanic eruption ...
What is the scale used to measure earthquakes?
Richter
What is the centre of a hurricane called?
The eye
Taal, Pinatubo
2004
What type of roofing is best to resist the effects of wildfires?
Metal Roofing