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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?
Blizzard
Tornado
Flood
True or False: Tornadoes happen very fast and affect a small area.
False
True
Which natural disaster has wind speeds over 300 miles per hour?
Flood
Hurricane
Tornado
True or False: Hurricanes happen near coastlines and have fast winds like tornadoes.
True
False
Can people track hurricanes in advance in order to prepare for them?
No
Yes
When it rains a lot, _________ may develop.
Wildfires
Hurricanes
Floods
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 __________ .
Earthquake
Tornado
Flood
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?
Earthquake Scale
Richter Scale
Natural Disaster Calculator
Magnitude Machine
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?
New York
Illinois
Texas
California
A huge wave in the ocean that comes onto land is a...
tornado
tsunami
landslide
