Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a hurricane?

• A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm

• A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain

• A sudden shaking of the ground

• The release of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano

Where do hurricanes typically occur?

• Along fault lines

• Low-lying areas near rivers

• Coastal areas, particularly in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• Central U.S. (Tornado Alley)

Where do earthquakes commonly occur?

• Coastal areas

• Low-lying areas near rivers

• Along fault lines, especially in regions like the Pacific Ring of Fire

• Central U.S. (Tornado Alley)

What sphere is affected by earthquakes?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is a drought?

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall

• A sudden shaking of the ground

• An overflow of water that submerges land

• A rotating column of air

What is a volcanic eruption?

• A rotating column of air

• A powerful tropical storm

• The release of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano

• An overflow of water

What is a tornado?

• A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground

• A powerful tropical storm

• A sudden shaking of the ground

• The release of magma

Where do tornadoes mostly occur?

• Coastal areas

• Along fault lines

• Central U.S. (Tornado Alley)

• Tectonic plate boundaries

What causes tornadoes to occur?

• Cold, dry air from the Arctic meets warm, moist air from the Pacific Ocean.

• Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from Canada.

• Warm, dry air from the Sahara meets cold, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean.

• Cold, moist air from the Antarctic meets warm, dry air from the Indian Ocean.

Which sphere is affected by tornadoes?

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere