Natural Disasters Quiz

What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction?

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

Which natural disaster is caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

• Landslide

• Blizzard

• Wildfire

• Tsunami

What do we call a powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters?

• Tornado

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

Which natural disaster occurs when dry vegetation catches fire and spreads quickly?

• Earthquake

• Avalanche

• Tornado

• Wildfire

What natural disaster happens when a large amount of snow rapidly slides down a mountain?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Landslide

• Avalanche

Which disaster happens when excessive rainfall causes rivers to overflow?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Drought

• Flood

What is a sudden flow of mud, rock, and debris down a slope called?

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Earthquake

• Landslide

Which natural disaster is characterized by strong rotating winds in a funnel shape?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Flood

• Tornado

What is a long period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Drought

Which natural disaster is known for extreme snowfall, strong winds, and freezing temperatures?

• Flood

• Wildfire

• Hurricane

• Blizzard