Natural Disasters Quiz

What should you do during a volcanic eruption?

• Shelter in place

• Evacuate

• Go to an underground storm shelter

• Stay near the volcano

What is the Ring of Fire?

• An area around the Atlantic Ocean

• An area around the Pacific Ocean

• A type of wildfire

• A type of earthquake

What is the safety plan for earthquakes?

• Evacuate

• Shelter in place

• Go to an underground storm shelter

• Move to higher ground

Where are most volcanoes located?

• Along rivers

• Along fault lines

• In deserts

• In forests

What are tectonic plates?

• Large pieces of land

• Small rocks

• Layers of water

• Types of clouds

What are fault lines?

• Places where tectonic plates meet

• Types of volcanoes

• Types of hurricanes

• Types of wildfires

How long do earthquakes usually last?

• Less than a minute

• Several hours

• Several days

• Several weeks

What is a common natural disaster in South Carolina?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Wildfires

What do meteorologists do when tracking hurricanes?

• Ignore them

• Track them for days

• Track them for hours

• Track them for weeks

What are some characteristics of hurricanes?

• Strong, spiraling winds

• Heavy rain

• Large ocean waves

• All of the above