Geography Natural Disasters

What is the term for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing great destruction?

• tornado

• earthquake

• hurricane

• tsunami

Which natural disaster is characterized by a large rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Tornado

What is the name for a sudden and violent change in the earth's surface, often caused by volcanic activity?

• Rupture

• Eruption

• Outbreak

• Blast

Which natural disaster involves a large amount of water overflowing onto normally dry land?

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• flood

What is the term for a sudden and powerful flow of water over normally dry land?

• Flash flood

• Gush

• Torrent

• Tsunami

Which natural disaster is a large destructive ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?

• earthquake

• tsunami

• hurricane

• volcano eruption

What is the name for a sudden and violent change in the earth's surface, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Volcanic eruption

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

Which natural disaster involves the rapid burning of vegetation in an area?

• hurricane

• tsunami

• wildfire

• earthquake

What is the term for a sudden and violent change in the earth's surface, often caused by the collapse of underground caves or mines?

• earthquake

• sinkhole

• landslide

• tsunami

Which natural disaster is a sudden and violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain?

• earthquake

• blizzard

• tsunami

• hurricane