Natural Disasters and Their Causes

The video explores various natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, cyclones, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, avalanches, droughts, and fires. It discusses the forces behind these events, their impacts, and the challenges in predicting them. The video also highlights historical examples and the role of animals in foretelling disasters.

What is the primary cause of natural disasters?

• Animal behavior

• Laws of physics

• Weather patterns

• Human activities

Which natural disaster is most likely to occur along the edges of tectonic plates?

• Hurricanes

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Blizzards

What was the estimated death toll of the 1975 Haicheng earthquake in China?

• 300

• 10 million

• 500,000

• 90,000

What is a tsunami?

• A type of hurricane

• A seismic sea wave

• A volcanic eruption

• A large flood

Which river is known as 'China's Sorrow' due to its frequent and deadly floods?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Solar energy

• Volcanic activity

• Animal migrations

What phenomenon is known for its guerrilla tactics and can carry objects over long distances?

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Tornado

What is a blizzard?

• A severe thunderstorm

• A snowstorm with strong winds

• A type of tornado

• A volcanic eruption

What is the greatest threat to human life during a drought?

• Wildfires

• Floods

• Famine

• Lack of water

What natural disaster could come from outer space and cause massive destruction?

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Meteorite impact