Natural Disasters

What type of natural disaster is caused by movements of the Earth's crust?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What type of natural disaster is caused by water, including landslides and tsunamis?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What type of natural disaster is caused by weather conditions such as hurricanes and blizzards?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Volcanic eruptions

What type of natural disaster is caused by living organisms such as locust plagues?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Epidemics

• Volcanic eruptions

What type of natural disaster is caused by The build-up of pressure beneath the Earth's crust?

• Forest fires

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Floods

What natural phenomenon is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Climate change

What can be done to prepare for natural disasters?

• Not evacuate when necessary

• Ignore meteorological warnings

• Build skyscrapers

• Develop a disaster plan

What can be done to reduce the risk of natural disasters?

• Build resilient infrastructures

• Deforest

• Increase greenhouse gas emissions

• Not protect biodiversity

What type of natural disaster is caused by rock, soil, or debris avalanches?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Floods

• Avalanches

• Tornadoes

What type of natural disaster is caused by excessive rainfall and overflowing rivers?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Volcanic eruptions