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Natural disasters

Authored by Natalia GonzƔlez

Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What is the definition of a disaster?

An event that causes minor economic damage.

A sudden accident or natural catastrophe causing great damage.

A planned community event.

A regular occurrence in nature.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is a natural disaster?

Mining activity.

Earthquake.

Industrial chemical release.

Oil spill.

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Each of the puzzle pieces of Earth's surface are called...

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What is the instrument used to measure earthquake intensity called?

Richter scale.

Barometer.

Seismograph.

Thermometer.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

The epicentre is the edge of an earthquake.

True.

False.

Answer explanation

The place on Earth's surface where the effects of an earthquake are felt most strongly is the epicentre.

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

The place where an earthquake originates is called the...

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

You are in a building during an earthquake. What should you do to stay safe?

Run outside immediately.

Hide under a sturdy piece of furniture.

Stand in a doorway.

Use the elevator to go to the ground floor.

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