Natural Hazards Quiz

What are natural hazards?

• Safe places to live

• Dangers from the environment

• Types of animals

• Fun activities

Which natural hazard is known for causing a lot of shaking?

• Flooding

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Why do people choose to live in certain places despite natural hazards?

• For fun

• To meet their needs

• Because it's always safe

• To see animals

What should you do when you see images of natural hazards?

• Ignore them

• Make a list of the types

• Laugh at them

• Draw them

What is a hurricane?

• A strong storm that forms over the ocean

• A storm with high, rotating winds

• An overflow of water on dry ground

• A sudden shift in Earth's surface

What do people do to protect their homes from hurricanes?

• Build homes on stilts

• Use sandbags and board up windows

• Dig underground shelters

• Use snow shovels

What causes an earthquake?

• High, rotating winds

• Sudden shifts in Earth's surface

• Overflow of water on dry ground

• Cold air meeting warm air

How do people protect their homes from earthquakes?

• Use sandbags

• Build homes on stilts

• Brace shelves and secure objects

• Use snow shovels

What do people use to mark roads during blizzards?

• Sandbags

• Snow shovels

• Melt markers

• Floodgates

What is important to remember when a disaster happens at school?

• Run outside

• Follow the school's plan

• Call your parents

• Ignore the teacher