Natural Disasters Quiz

1. This natural hazard can happen when people leave fires unattended.

• volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wildfires
• tornadoes

2. This natural hazard occurs when the earth rolls or shakes.

• volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wildfires
• hurricanes

3. This natural hazard can occur when there is an opening in earth's surface.

• volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wildfires
• floods

4. Which ocean does the ring of fire surround?

• The Atlantic Ocean
• The Arctic Ocean
• The Indian Ocean
• The Pacific Ocean

5. Which state gets the most wildfires?

• South Carolina
• New York
• California
• Hawaii

6. Which state has the most volcanoes?

• North Carolina
• Alaska
• Georgia
• Washington

7. Which states have the most earthquakes?

• Washington & Oregon
• New York & New Jersey
• California & Alaska

8. Which home would best stand during a volcano?

• a wooden house
• a concrete house
• an apartment building

9. How do engineers design buildings to withstand earthquakes?

• Make the buildings more flexible to move with the earthquake
• Make the roof taller and add more floors
• Increase the amount of wood used in the walls
• Use concrete instead of wood

10. True or False? Most wildfires are caused by nature.

• True
• False