Natural Disasters Explained Through Engaging Scenarios

The video introduces ten common natural disasters: blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tsunamis, and wildfires. Each disaster is explained in terms of its causes and effects. Additional natural disasters like landslides, avalanches, and volcanic eruptions are briefly mentioned. The video concludes with a call to visit learnbright.org for more educational resources.

What causes a blizzard to form?

• Cold air meeting warm air

• Sudden movement of the Earth's crust

• High atmospheric pressure

• Lack of rain

Which human activity can contribute to droughts?

• Recycling

• Building dams

• Deforestation

• Planting trees

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• High winds

• Movement of the Earth's crust

• Heavy rainfall

What percentage of U.S. disasters involve flooding?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What atmospheric condition leads to a heatwave?

• Warm front

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• Cold front

What is another name for hurricanes?

• Tornadoes

• Typhoons

• Monsoons

• Cyclones

What shape do tornadoes typically take?

• Sphere

• Cube

• Funnel

• Pyramid

What natural event can trigger a tsunami?

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

• Underwater earthquake

• Hurricane

What is a common cause of wildfires?

• Flooding

• Dry weather and human activity

• Heavy snowfall

• Earthquakes

What can cause landslides and avalanches?

• Heatwaves

• High winds

• Earthquakes and heavy rain

• Drought