Wildfires, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes Review

Which natural hazard is described by the following?

A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush. These fires are out of control and hard to stop.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

Which natural hazard is described below?

A sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth’s surface.

• Wildfires

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic Eruptions

Identify the natural hazard listed below:

A mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth’s crust.

• Earthquakes

• Wildfires

• Volcanic Eruptions

Where do most wildfires occur?

• South Carolina

• Texas

• California

• Florida

Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can minimize the risks of wildfires?

• not leaving campfires unattended

• following laws when burning debris at home

• shooting fireworks in a wooded area

• properly maintaining cars and lawnmowers

What does the Ring of Fire surround?

• the Pacific Ocean

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Arctic Ocean

• the Southern Ocean

Which TWO states have the most earthquakes in the US?

• South Carolina

• Alaska

• California

• Textas

How do humans build homes to minimize the risk of earthquakes?

• They build homes out of concrete.

• They build homes that are flexible to move with the earthquake.

• They build homes with more floors.

• They build homes with an elevator.

Which state has the most volcanoes?

• Alaska

• California

• Florida

• Alabama

People build homes made out of ___________ to minimize damage from volcanoes.

• steel

• granite

• wood

• concrete