Grade 4 quiz

What is molten rock below the surface of the Earth called?

• Lava

• Magma

• Hot

• Alikhan

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Wildfire

Which natural disaster can produce the fastest winds on Earth?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Tsunami

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

• Avalanche

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

In what country did the strongest earthquake on record occur?

• Chile

• United Stated

• Indonesia

• Iran

What natural phenomenon is a hypocenter associated with?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

On average, what are your chances of being struck by lightning in a given year?

• 1 in 7.000.000

• 1 in 700.000

• 1 in 70.000

• 1 in 7.000

What is the most dangerous type of avalanche?

• Wet avalanche

• Dry slab avalanche

• Ice fall avalanche

• Loose snow avalanche

Which of the following islands was completely destroyed during an 1893 hurricane?

• Sumatra, Indonesia

• Hog Island, New York

• Rotuma, Polynesia

• Bimini, Bahamas

How often does lightning occur worldwide?

• 50 to 100 times per second

• 25 to 50 times per second

• 500 to 1000 times per day

• 250 to 500 times per hour