Natural Disasters Quiz

What natural event is characterized by an overflow of water that submerges land?

• Asteroid

• Volcano

• Flood

• Earthquake

Which celestial object can potentially impact Earth causing significant damage?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteor

• Star

What is a crucial strategy to ensure safety during a natural disaster?

• Ignoring warnings

• Survival planning

• Panic

• Staying outdoors

What is a common consequence of a vehicle or aircraft accident?

• Tornado

• Crash

• Flood

• Rescue

Which natural phenomenon involves molten rock erupting from the Earth's crust?

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Volcano

• Earthquake

What is the primary goal of emergency services during a disaster?

• Evacuation

• Documentation

• Rescue

• Observation

What natural disaster is characterized by the shaking of the ground?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What environmental disaster involves the release of petroleum into the ocean?

• Oil spill

• Flood

• Volcano

• Earthquake

Which natural disaster is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tornado

What is a rapid movement of a large mass of earth down a slope called?

• Tornado

• Landslide

• Hurricane

• Flood