Natural DIsasters

Front

What are the large moving pieces of rock that make up the Earth's outer layer called?

Back

Plates

Front

Which disaster is caused by movement along fault lines?

Back

Earthquakes

Front

What causes tsunamis?

Back

Underwater earthquakes that create large ripples in the water that eventually push out into land.

Front

What is a natural hazard?

Back

Nature threatens to have a negative outcome on humans.

Front

A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life is called a ______.

Back

Natural disaster.

Front

What is the Earth's outer layer called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the term for a sudden shaking of the ground?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What natural disaster can occur after an earthquake?

Back

Tsunami.

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

Back

A natural hazard is a potential threat, while a natural disaster is the actual event causing damage.