Weather and Natural Disasters Quiz

What does weather describe?

• The weather over 30 years

• The daily weather conditions

• The average temperature in one year

• The location of a country

What is climate?

• The weather in one day

• The movement of air and clouds

• The weather conditions over a long period

• The daily temperature

Which of the following describes Saudi Arabia?

• A cold climate

• A tropical climate

• A rainy climate

• A hot climate

Which of the following is an example of weather?

• The climate of Canada

• A sunny day today

• A tropical zone

• A region with rain every year

What is a natural disaster?

• A weather report on TV

• A sudden change in nature that harms people and places

• The movement of clouds

• The regular rain in a country

What happens during an earthquake?

• The snow slides down a mountain.

• The ground shakes very fast.

• Water rises and floods the land.

• Big waves flow over the land.

What causes a tsunami?

• A strong wind

• An earthquake under the sea

• Melting snow from mountains

• Heavy rainfall in a city

What is a flood?

• A strong wind blowing in circles

• When water covers a large area of land

• A fire burning forests

• Ice melting from mountains

What happens during a tornado?

• Snow slides down a hill.

• Wind spins like a funnel and touches the ground.

• Rivers overflow.

• The ground shakes.

What does an avalanche involve?

• Water rising in a river

• Heavy snow sliding down a mountain

• Wind turning in circles

• Water forming large waves