Asia's Worst Natural Disasters

What was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?

• landslide on the seafloor

• large volcanic eruption

• undersea earthquake

• meteorite impact in the ocean

What was the maximum speed of the Ampham cyclone?

• 210 km/h.

• 220 km/h.

• 230 km/h.

• 240 km/h.

Why did the North China famine start?

• Because of drought

• Because of war

• Because of heat

• Because of rain

Haiphong cyclone is the ..................... deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded.

What was the main reason why people died after The Bhola Cyclone?

• famine

• dehydration

• injuries

How long did Tangshan Earthquake last?

• for 32 seconds

• for 78 seconds

• for 46 seconds

• for 23 seconds

The eruption of Krakatoa affected the global climate.

True or false?

• True

• False

Which river floods do the most damage in Asia?

• Yangtze

• Yellow River

• Irtysh

• Ganges

Shaanxi Earthquake is .............. earthquake.

• the strongest

• the costliest

• the most massive

• the deadliest

Where did Coringa Cyclone stroke?

• Andhra Pradesh

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Assam

• Himachal Pradesh