Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a volcano?

• A type of mountain

• A vent in Earth's crust

• A kind of storm

• A river feature

What does a geyser do?

• Erupts hot water into the air

• Creates lava flows

• Forms new mountains

• Causes earthquakes

What is magma?

• Water from underground

• A type of soil

• Molten rock beneath Earth's surface

• Air from volcanoes

What describes a tsunami?

• A slow-moving river

• A dry wind

• A giant wave that can cause great damage

• A small wave

What does it mean to accumulate?

• To decrease

• To separate

• To build up

• To evaporate

What does the word "recall" mean?

• To forget

• To remember

• To ask

• To write

What is a "tundra"?

• A hot desert

• A tropical forest

• A cold area where trees cannot grow

• A mountainous region

What does "rain shadow" refer to?

• A wetland area

• An area with heavy snow

• An area such as the side of a mountain chain that receives less precipitation than the other side

• A region with constant rainfall

What does it mean if an animal is "nocturnal"?

• Active during the day

• Active at night

• Hibernates in winter

• Migrates seasonally

What does "impress" mean?

• To confuse

• To build

• To amaze or have an impact on

• To destroy