Natural Hazards

What should people do when a hurricane is coming?

• Go swimming

• Evacuate or protect their homes

• Have a picnic

• Go shopping

How do tornadoes often look?

• Like a rainbow

• Like a funnel

• Like a square

• Like a circle

What do most towns have to warn people about tornadoes?

• Fireworks

• Alarm systems

• Parades

• Concerts

What can be built to protect homes from hurricanes?

• Swimming pools

• Floodgates and dams

• Playgrounds

• Shopping malls

What do people use to protect windows during hurricanes?

• Curtains

• Board up windows

• Open windows

• Paint windows

What is a common feature of areas with tornadoes?

• Beaches

• Alarm systems

• Mountains

• Deserts

What is a blizzard?

• A type of earthquake

• A snowstorm with high winds

• A flood caused by rain

• A warm breeze

What do people build to prevent flooding?

• Bridges

• Levees

• Tunnels

• Roads

What can happen to trees during a blizzard?

• They grow faster

• They fall

• They change color

• They bloom

What material is used for gas pipelines in earthquake areas?

• Rigid metal

• Flexible material

• Glass

• Stone