What is an earthquake?
Natural Disasters Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of storm
A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
A large wave caused by wind
A volcanic eruption
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
Tornado
Earthquake
Tsunami
Cyclone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a tsunami?
A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes
A type of hurricane
Heavy rainfall over the ocean
A snowstorm
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of a volcanic eruption?
High winds
Magma rising through cracks in the Earth's crust
Floods caused by heavy rainfall
Earthquakes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural disaster involves strong rotating winds?
Cyclone
Earthquake
Tsunami
Flood
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a flood usually result from?
Heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers
Earthquakes
Strong winds
Volcanic eruptions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?
Earthquake
Hurricane
Fireworks explosion
Tornado
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