Hurricanes, Rocks, and Climate Change Quiz

Where did Hurricane Maria make landfall first?

• Dominica

• Jamaica

• Trinidad

• Cuba

What type of natural disaster is Hurricane Maria?

• Earthquake

• Tropical cyclone

• Tsunami

• Tornado

What organization usually names hurricanes in the Atlantic?

• National Hurricane Center

• World Weather Watch

• Caribbean Meteorology Center

• Earthquake Institute

Which of the following was NOT an effect of Hurricane Maria?

• Power outage

• Earthquake tremors

• Loss of homes

• Water shortage

What can people do to prepare for hurricanes?

• Stock up on food and water

• Go to the beach

• Leave windows open

• Travel during the storm

Hurricane Maria moved from the Atlantic to:

• North America

• The Caribbean Sea

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Sahara Desert

What device helps track hurricanes from space?

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Seismograph

Which process forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Compaction and cementation

• Evaporation

Which rock type forms deep within the Earth?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Fossil rock

• Chalk

Which of these rocks is most likely to contain fossils?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Shale

• Obsidian