Unit 3: Natural Hazards Test

True or False: A natural hazard is a natural disaster that may have a negative effect on humans.

• true

• false

Which hazard is a destructive and violently rotating column of wind shaped like a funnel that can move across the land during a severe thunderstom

• volcano

• earthquake

• wildfire

• tornado

Which natural hazard is a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands?

• wildfire

• tornado

• hurricane

• flood

Which natural hazard is a mountain or hill with a vent from which lava, gases, or ash can erupt from deep within earth's crust?

• hurricane

• flood

• volcano

• earthquake

Which natural hazard has water that overflows and soaks land that is usually dry?

• wildfire

• tornado

• hurricane

• flood

Which natural hazard is a very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters?

• tornado

• hurricane

• flood

• wildfire

Which natural hazard is a sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth's surface?

• volcano

• earthquake

• wildfire

• tornado

Which is a way humans design homes to withstand ash and debris during a volcano?

• wooden walls

• slanted roof

• many large windows

• safe room

What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?

• never walk or drive through moving water

• go to a safe room

• pay close attention to camp fires

• text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines

What should humans to prevent wildfires?

• tend campfires

• follow laws when burning debris at home

• keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobiles

• all of the above