Natural Hazards

What should people do BEFORE a natural disaster?

• prepare an emergency kit

• have a family communication plan

• know safe places in your home

• All answers are correct

What is the most important safety tip to remember during a flood?

• text instead of call so you can free up the phone lines

• never walk or drive through moving water

• pay close attention to camp fires

• go to a safe room

The place in the United States most likely to experience a wildfire...

• Tornado Alley

• Ring of Fire

• California

What should people do DURING a natural disaster?

• go outside

• know the safest place in your home

• get in your car and drive away

• stand near the windows

What should people avoid AFTER a natural disaster?

• bridges

• drinking water and power lines

• roads

• buildings

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. Strong storms that form over the ocean. They can cause heavy rain, high winds, and flooding.

• Hurricane

• flood

• tornado

• blizzard

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. An overflow of water on the ground that is normally dry. This natural hazard is caused by heavy rain, hurricanes, or quickly melting snow.

• Flood

• hurricanes

• tornadoes

• blizzard

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. A storm with high rotating winds, that forms over land. It looks like a funnel and can form very quickly.

• Tornado

• hurricane

• flood

• blizzard

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. This natural hazard happens when part of the solid ground under the Earth’s surface suddenly shifts. It causes waves of movement and vibrations in the ground. It can cause buildings and roads to shake.

• Earthquake

• flood

• blizzard

• hurricane

Match the “Natural Hazard” word with the definition. A powerful type of snowstorm with strong winds and large amounts of snow. This hazard can cause power lines and trees to fall. It would be dangerous to be trapped without warmth during this hazard.

• Blizzard

• hurricane

• flood

• tornado