Natural Disasters

What is the main cause of tornados?

• Tornadoes are caused by excessive rainfall

• Clash of warm, moist air with cold, dry air

• Tornadoes are caused by volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes are caused by earthquakes

Explain the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado.

• A funnel cloud is a type of dessert, while a tornado is a type of pasta.

• A funnel cloud is a type of dance move, while a tornado is a type of music genre.

• A funnel cloud is a type of cloud formation, while a tornado is a type of bird species.

• A funnel cloud is a rotating column of air that has not touched the ground, while a tornado is a funnel cloud that has made contact with the ground.

How are tornados measured in terms of intensity?

• Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

What are the key characteristics of an avalanche?

• A mass of sand moving rapidly down a slope

• A gentle snowfall on a mountain

• A controlled explosion on a snowy slope

• A mass of snow moving rapidly down a slope triggered by various factors like snowpack instability, weather conditions, or human activity.

Describe the process of how an avalanche occurs.

• An avalanche occurs when snow melts due to high temperatures.

• An avalanche happens when a group of skiers disturbs the snow on a slope.

• An avalanche occurs when a mass of snow on a mountain slope becomes unstable and breaks loose, sliding downhill at high speeds.

• Avalanches are caused by earthquakes shaking the snow loose.

What are some common triggers for avalanches?

• Minimal wind

• Heavy snowfall, rapid temperature changes, strong winds, human activities

• Stable weather conditions

• Lack of snowfall

How can technology help in predicting tornados and avalanches?

• By consulting with animals that can predict natural disasters

• By using a crystal ball to foresee weather patterns

• By relying on ancient folklore and superstitions

• By using advanced weather monitoring systems, satellite imagery, radar systems, and machine learning algorithms to analyze atmospheric conditions and terrain data.

Discuss the impact of tornados and avalanches on the environment.

• Tornados and avalanches help improve biodiversity

• Tornados and avalanches have no impact on the environment

• Tornados and avalanches can cause destruction of vegetation, alter landscapes, and disrupt ecosystems.

• Tornados and avalanches are beneficial for ecosystems

What safety measures can individuals take to protect themselves during tornados and avalanches?

• Ignore evacuation orders and warnings

• Stand outside to watch the tornado or avalanche

• Seek shelter in a basement or interior room without windows during tornados, and carry avalanche safety gear like beacons, shovels, and probes during avalanches.

• Wear heavy jewelry and accessories during the disaster

Explain the concept of avalanche mitigation and its importance.

• Avalanche mitigation is important to protect lives, property, and infrastructure in avalanche-prone areas, as well as to ensure the safety of recreational activities like skiing and snowboarding.

• Avalanche mitigation is a natural process that does not require human intervention.

• Avalanche mitigation is primarily focused on promoting avalanche formation.

• Avalanche mitigation is only necessary in warm climates.