Natural Disasters

What is the term for the sudden downward movement of a large amount of earth and rock?

• Flash flood

• Typhoon

• Landslide

• Earthquake

Which natural disaster is characterized by a large ocean wave, typically caused by an undersea earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Volcano

• Landslide

• Cyclone

What is the name for a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Wildfire

• Flood

A mountain that emits molten rock, ash, and gases is called a _______________.

What term describes an overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or the melting of snow?

• Drought

• Tsunami

• Flood

• Volcano

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water is known as a _______________.

The rapid spread of uncontrolled fire in a forest or grassland is referred to as a _______________.