Natural Disasters

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Alien invasions

• Movement of tectonic plates along fault lines

• Global warming

• Volcanic eruptions

How are hurricanes categorized based on their wind speed?

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

• A tornado watch indicates favorable conditions, while a tornado warning indicates an imminent threat.

• A tornado watch indicates imminent threat, while a tornado warning indicates favorable conditions.

• A tornado watch is issued after a tornado warning, while a tornado warning is issued before a tornado watch.

• A tornado watch means there is no risk of a tornado, while a tornado warning means a tornado has already occurred.

Which type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcanoes

• Lava domes

• Stratovolcanoes

• Calderas

What is the most common cause of floods?

• Snowfall

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

What factors contribute to the spread of wildfires?

• Heavy rainfall

• Urban development

• Dry weather conditions, high winds, dry vegetation, human activities, lightning strikes

• Low temperatures

• Controlled burns

How does a drought impact agriculture and water supply?

• Drought leads to excessive rainfall in agriculture and water supply

• Drought increases crop yield and water supply

• Drought impacts agriculture by reducing crop yield and water supply by causing scarcity.

• Drought has no impact on agriculture or water supply

What conditions are necessary for an ice storm to occur?

• High pressure system with clear skies

• A layer of warm air above a layer of subfreezing air at the surface

• Low humidity levels

• A layer of cold air above a layer of subfreezing air at the surface

What is the main trigger for a landslide?

• Rainfall intensity

• Wind speed

• Force of gravity

• Temperature change

How can communities prepare and mitigate the effects of natural disasters?

• Blaming the government for not preventing the disaster

• Ignoring the warnings and not taking any precautions

• Communities can prepare and mitigate the effects of natural disasters by creating emergency response plans, conducting drills and exercises, investing in early warning systems, improving infrastructure resilience, educating the public on disaster preparedness, and collaborating with local authorities and organizations.

• Relying solely on luck to avoid the disaster