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A natural disaster is an event that happens __________ .
Naturally
Everyday
Because of humans
True or False: Natural disasters can c ause damage to the earth, communities, and habitats
True
False
Which disaster is a cyclone that forms when warm air and cold air collide?
Tornado
Flood
Blizzard
True or False: Tornadoes happen very fast and affect a small area.
True
False
Which natural disaster has wind speeds over 300 miles per hour?
Hurricane
Flood
Tornado
True or False: Hurricanes happen near coastlines and have fast winds like tornadoes.
False
True
Can people track hurricanes in advance in order to prepare for them?
No
Yes
When it rains a lot, _________ may develop.
Floods
Wildfires
Hurricanes
When preparing for floods, what is something people will do?
use sandbags around their property, clear out their basements, and leave for safety
A sudden shaking of the ground that causes damage and destruction is called __________ .
Flood
Tornado
Earthquake
True or False: Earthquakes are only really big in magnitude!
True
False
What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Richter Scale
Natural Disaster Calculator
Magnitude Machine
Earthquake Scale
True or False: Wildfires spread really slowly
False
True
What are some causes of wildfires?
They can be caused naturally OR by people who leave campfires unattended.
BONUS POINTS: What state most recently has been experiencing large wildfires?
Illinois
California
Texas
New York
A huge wave in the ocean that comes onto land is a...
landslide
tornado
tsunami
