What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
a) Volcanic eruptions
b) Movement of tectonic plates
c) Heavy rainfall
d) Strong winds
Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
a) Richter scale
b) Beaufort scale
c) Fujita scale
d) Saffir-Simpson scale
Which natural disaster is caused by underwater earthquakes?
a) Tornado
b) Tsunami
c) Hurricane
d) Landslide
What is the safest action during an earthquake if you are indoors?
a) Run outside immediately
b) Stand near windows
c) Drop, Cover, and Hold On
d) Take an elevator to the ground floor
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?
a) Tornado
b) Flood
c) Air pollution
d) Volcanic eruption
Which agency is responsible for tracking hurricanes in the United States?
a) NASA
b) NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
c) EPA
d) WHO
What is the main cause of landslides?
a) Earthquakes
b) Heavy rainfall
c) Deforestation
d) All of the above
Which region is most prone to tornadoes?
a) Amazon Rainforest
b) The Middle East
c) Tornado Alley (USA)
d) Antarctica
Which safety measure is recommended during a tornado?
a) Open all windows
b) Hide under a tree
c) Take shelter in a basement or small interior room
d) Drive away from the tornado
What is the primary cause of hurricanes?
a) Shifting tectonic plates
b) Warm ocean water and low-pressure systems
c) Human activities
d) Volcanic eruptions
Which scale is used to classify hurricanes?
a) Fujita scale
b) Richter scale
c) Saffir-Simpson scale
d) Mercalli scale
Which of the following disasters can be triggered by hurricanes?
a) Earthquakes
b) Flooding and storm surges
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) Wildfires
Which phenomenon is commonly associated with wildfires?
a) Lightning strikes
b) Strong winds
c) Drought
d) All of the above
What should you do if caught in a wildfire?
a) Run uphill
b) Find a water source or clear area
c) Stay inside a wooden structure
d) Breathe deeply to stay calm
Which of the following is an effective flood safety measure?
a) Stay in low-lying areas
b) Walk through moving water
c) Evacuate to higher ground
d) Drive through flooded roads
What is a tsunami?
a) A large wave caused by strong winds
b) A giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
c) A sudden drought
d) A fast-moving wildfire
What is a storm surge?
a) A heatwave caused by storms
b) An abnormal rise in seawater during a hurricane
c) A sudden tornado during a storm
d) A series of small earthquakes
What should you do if you receive a tsunami warning?
a) Stay near the beach to watch the waves
b) Evacuate to higher ground immediately
c) Hide in a basement
d) Wait until you see the wave before reacting
Which of the following contributes to droughts?
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Climate change
c) Frequent earthquakes
d) Increased snowfall
What is the best way to prepare for an earthquake?
a) Build homes with weak structures
b) Have an emergency kit and know evacuation routes
c) Stay near windows
d) Ignore safety drills
Which disaster is measured using the Fujita scale?
a) Tornadoes
b) Earthquakes
c) Hurricanes
d) Tsunamis
What is liquefaction during an earthquake?
a) Solid ground turning into a liquid-like state
b) Melting of ice caps
c) Heavy rainfall causing floods
d) Breaking of tectonic plates
Which of the following can trigger a volcanic eruption?
a) Deforestation
b) Earthquakes
c) Rising sea levels
d) Tornadoes
Which gas is commonly released during a volcanic eruption?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Helium
d) Nitrogen
Which safety measure should be taken during a volcanic eruption?
a) Stay near the crater
b) Cover your nose and mouth with a mask
c) Drink lots of water
d) Walk through lava fields
Which natural disaster is most likely to cause a landslide?
a) Earthquake
b) Blizzard
c) Drought
d) Tornado
What should you do if caught in a flash flood?
a) Stay in your car
b) Move to higher ground immediately
c) Try to swim through
d) Wait for rescue inside a basement
What is the main cause of heatwaves?
a) Cold air currents
b) Prolonged high temperatures and high pressure
c) Excessive rainfall
d) Increased snowfall
What should be included in an emergency disaster kit?
a) Non-perishable food, water, flashlight, and first aid kit
b) Expired medicine
c) Extra televisions
d) Heavy furniture
