Natural Disasters Quiz

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8th Grade
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Garry Martin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of hurricanes?
Movement or shift in Earth's crust
Warm tropical waters and increased precipitation
Human error or lightning strikes
Underground earthquake or volcanic eruption
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do tornadoes usually occur?
Coastal regions along the southeast U.S.
Tectonic plate boundaries
Tornado Alley in the central United States
Areas near coast and tectonic plate boundaries
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can earthquakes be predicted?
Yes, up to a week in advance
Thunderstorms can be predicted
Can predict WHERE, cannot predict WHEN
Cannot be predicted but can predict the path
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural disaster is caused by an underground earthquake or volcanic eruption?
Hurricane
Tornado
Tsunami
Wildfire
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the cause of a volcano eruption?
Warm moist air colliding with cool dry air
An increase in pressure in the magma chamber
Monsoon rains and deforestation
Movement or shift in Earth's crust
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do wildfires usually occur?
Coastal regions along the southeast U.S.
Forest areas with low amounts of precipitation
Tornado Alley in the central United States
Areas near coast and tectonic plate boundaries
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common cause of floods?
Human error or lightning strikes
Warm tropical waters
Monsoon rains, deforestation, and melting of snow
An increase in pressure in the magma chamber
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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