Natural Disasters Test Review

TRUE OR FALSE: A natural hazard is a natural disaster that may have a negative effect on humans.

• True

• False

_______ is a destructive and violently rotating column of wind shaped like a funnel that can move across the land during a severe thunderstorm.

• hurricane

• wildfire

• tornado

• flood

_______ is a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush.

• tornado

• wildfire

• volcano

• earthquake

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

• wildfire

• hurricane

• earthquake

• volcano

Water overflows and soaks land that is usually dry

• flood

• hurricane

• tornado

• wildfire

______ is a very large rotating storm with high speed winds that form over warm tropical waters.

• tornado

• hurricane

• flood

• tsunami

_____ is a sudden and violent rolling and shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within earth's surface.

• wildfire

• volcano

• tornado

• earthquake

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 do to prevent wildfires?

• tend campfires

• follow laws when burning debris at home

• keep up with maintenance of lawnmowers and automobiles

• All of the above