Weather Test 2 - Seasons & Natural Hazards | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Which natural hazard is the movement of rock, debris, or earth down a slope due to gravity?

landslide

Which natural hazard is an opening in Earth's crust where hot liquid from deep within Earth, called magma, erupts to the surface?

volcano

What season is usually cold and snowy?

winter

Which natural hazard is a snowstorm with strong winds?

What season is it in the United States when our part of Earth is tilted toward the Sun?

summer

Different seasons are caused by the spinning of Earth on an imaginary line called its ____________.

axis

Because of the Earth's ___________, the Sun's rays strike Earth at different angles.

tilt

How many seasons does Earth have?

4

Evacuating the coast before a(n) ______________ can be a way to stay safe from harm.

hurricane

Which two types of data are used to describe a climate in a certain area?

average precipitation and average temperature

Which natural hazard is a large swirling storm that happens over warm ocean water?

hurricane

Which season is the hottest season in most places?

summer

Which natural hazard is a large uncontrolled fire that can wipe out large areas of land?

wildfire

Which natural hazard is a large and powerful ocean wave that grows in size as it reaches the shore?

Places high up in the mountains tend to have _________ climates than lower areas.

colder

Which natural hazard is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm?

Moving to the basement or a room with no windows is one of the best ways to stay safe during a(n) ______________.

tornado

Which natural hazard is when two blocks of earth suddenly slip past each other and cause shock waves across Earth's surface?

earthquake

The pattern of seasonal weather that happens year after year is called ___________.

climate

Crawling under a desk or sturdy table helps you stay safe when a(n) ____________ occurs.

earthquake

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

one year