Studies Weekly 22 Natural Disasters

What is the first thing you and your family should do to prepare for natural disasters?

• run very fast

• make a plan

• gather your valuables

• practice a drill

When is the time to prepare for natural disasters?

• before they happen

• after they happen

• during the disasters

• when you have time

What is the importance of establishing a safe place?

• to get the survivor kit

• to choose responsibilities

• to meet in a disaster so that everyone is accounted for

• to get food and supplies together for the evacuation

Which two weather events cause damage in South Carolina?

• tsunamis and tornadoes

• hurricanes and blizzards

• tornadoes and hurricanes

• volcano eruption and wildfires

Which region is most likely to be affected by hurricanes?

• the Piedmont region

• the Coastal region

• the Sandhill region

• the Mountain region

Which is NOT a characteristic of tornadoes?

• rainfall that causes flooding

• surges that damage the beaches along the coast

• winds that blow debris and break windows

• winds that blow down power lines and trees

What do drills at school teach you?

• where to go

• to line up and go home

• who to call

• to run and call friends

Where might people have to go during a hurricane?

• to the ocean on a boat

• to a shelter or further inland

• underground in a subway

• to an island

What do people who travel inland have to be alert for?

• road hazards

• more hurricanes

• keeping their possessions

• animals

What might not be available when disasters happen?

• valuables

• toys

• pets

• power