Weather and Natural Disasters

Question 1

What is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 2

Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 3

Which natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 4

What is a large fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush?

Accepted Answer

Wildfire

Question 5

What do we call a massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

Accepted Answer

Tsunami

Question 6

Raindrops are shaped like teardrops.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 7

Which of the following is a natural disaster involving the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 8

If the weather forecast says it will be "overcast," it means the sky will be:

Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

Working out in the cold weather makes you burn calories faster.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 10

What is the term for a storm with snow and strong winds, reducing visibility?

Accepted Answer

Blizzard

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