Natural Disasters Assessment

Which layer of the Earth’s surface do earthquakes occur in?

• a. Crust

• b. Mantle

• c. Outer core

• d. Inner core

What equipment is used to monitor earthquakes?

• a. Barometer

• b. Seismograph

• c. Thermometer

• d. Hygrometer

Which type of volcano has broad, gently sloping sides?

• a. Cinder Cone

• b. Shield

• c. Stratovolcano

• d. Lava Dome

What is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements under the earth's surface called?

• a. Hurricane

• b. Avalanche

• c. Tsunami

• d. Earthquake

What is the major cause of earthquakes?

• a. Volcano eruption

• b. Hurricane

• c. Tornado

• d. Movement of tectonic plates

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

• a. Hurricane intensity

• b. Flood levels

• c. Earthquake magnitude

• d. Volcano eruption frequency

Which natural disaster is caused by the shifting of tectonic plates?

• a. Volcano eruption

• b. Earthquake

• c. Flood

• d. Wildfire

What causes most floods?

• a. Hurricane

• b. Heavy rainfall

• c. Tornado

• d. Earthquake

Which of the following is a way to stay safe during an earthquake?

• a. Go to the basement

• b. Stand in a doorway

• c. Hide under a table

• d. Run outside

Which natural disaster is typically accompanied by a series of aftershocks?

• a. Volcano eruption

• b. Earthquake

• c. Hurricane

• d. Tornado