Natural Disasters: Causes, Effects, and Safety Measures

Question 1

What happens when the ground shakes and can make buildings collapse?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Flood

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Tornado

Question 2

If there's a flood, what should you do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Get out of the water and go to the highest place you can.

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Swim to find higher ground.

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Stay in your car until the water goes down.

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Walk through the water to get to safety.

Question 3

Which natural disaster is known for strong winds and heavy rainfall?

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Flood

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Volcano

Question 4

If you have to leave your home during a hurricane, what's the most important thing to do?

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Stay calm and follow the instructions.

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Run to a safe place.

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Take all your toys.

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Hide under your bed.

Question 5

How does deforestation increase the risk of flooding?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that absorb rainwater, leading to more water flowing over the ground and causing floods.

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Deforestation increases the amount of water that evaporates from the ground, leading to less rainfall and drought.

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Deforestation makes the soil less porous, reducing its ability to absorb water and increasing the risk of flooding.

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Deforestation has no impact on the risk of flooding.

Question 6

What natural disaster happens most often in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Floods

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Earthquakes

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Hurricanes

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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House fire

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 8

What's a smart thing to do if a natural disaster happens where you live?

Accepted Answer

Make a plan with your family about what to do and where to go if a disaster happens.

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Stay inside and ignore any warnings.

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Wait for someone from the government to tell you what to do.

Question 9

Which tool do scientists use to measure the strength of earthquakes?

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Seismometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 10

Which country is known for having many earthquakes because it is located on two tectonic plates?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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France

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Australia

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United States

Question 11

What should you do first if you hear a tsunami warning?

Accepted Answer

Go to a place that is higher than the expected height of the tsunami.

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Stay inside and wait for the tsunami to pass.

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Run towards the beach to watch the tsunami.

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Call your parents or the emergency services.

Question 12

How can natural disasters impact people's lives?

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They can lose their homes and belongings.

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They can get sick or injured.

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They can lose their jobs or have trouble earning money.

Question 13

When natural disasters happen, people may lose their homes, food, and water. Should people from countries that are not affected by the disasters help those who are?

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Yes, because it's the right thing to do.

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No, because it's not our responsibility.

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Yes, but only if they're from a wealthy country.

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No, because they should have been prepared.

Question 14

During an earthquake, what should you do to stay safe?

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Hide under a table or desk

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Run outside

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Stay in bed

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Open the windows

Question 15

How does climate change make natural disasters worse?

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It makes storms stronger.

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It makes earthquakes happen more often.

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It makes floods less likely to happen.

Question 16

What tool helps us predict when floods might occur?

Accepted Answer

Flood warning

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Earthquake sensor

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Hurricane tracker

Question 17

Earthquakes and hurricanes are both natural disasters. They can both cause damage to buildings and roads. Which of these is a way that earthquakes and hurricanes are alike?

Accepted Answer

They can both cause damage to buildings and roads.

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They can both make it hard to breathe.

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They can both cause fires.

Question 18

What happens to roads when there is a flood?

Accepted Answer

They get blocked with water.

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They get slippery.

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They disappear.

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They get covered in snow.

Question 19

When an earthquake happens, the ground shakes. What happens when a volcano erupts?

Accepted Answer

Lava and ash come out of the volcano.

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The ground shakes.

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The water in the sea rises.

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The wind blows very strongly.

Question 20

When a tsunami is approaching, one of the warning signs is the water moving away from the shore. Which picture shows this happening?

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The water is starting to move away from the shore.

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The water is becoming very clear.

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The water is starting to smell bad.

Question 21

Which of these helps to prevent flooding? It is a tall plant with branches and leaves.

Accepted Answer

Tree

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House

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Car

Question 22

When a natural disaster happens, what helps people stay strong and brave?

Accepted Answer

Having people to help and support you

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Thinking only happy thoughts

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Having a lot of money

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Never being scared

Question 23

During a hurricane, the wind is strong and rain is coming through the windows. You are inside a building with other people. What is the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay in the middle of the room away from windows.

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Run outside and away from the building.

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Go to the highest floor of the building.

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Turn on the TV to watch the news.

Question 24

The Richter scale is a special tool that scientists use to measure earthquakes. What does the Richter scale measure?

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The Richter scale measures how strong an earthquake is.

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The Richter scale measures how tall an earthquake is.

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The Richter scale measures how long an earthquake lasts.

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The Richter scale measures how far away an earthquake is.

Question 25

After a natural disaster, people might feel many different emotions. Which of these is NOT a feeling that people might have?

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Happy

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Scared

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Sad

Question 26

When it rains a lot, what can mountains do to make a flood bigger?

Accepted Answer

Mountains can stop the water from flowing, making the flood deeper.

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Mountains can help the water flow away faster, making the flood smaller.

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Mountains don't affect floods at all.

Question 27

What makes tsunamis happen?

Accepted Answer

Sudden movements of the ground under the ocean

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Volcanoes erupting under the ocean

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Strong winds over the ocean

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Meteorites crashing into the ocean

Question 28

When you hear a warning about a flood, what is the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Move to a higher place, away from the floodwaters.

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Run outside and play in the floodwaters.

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Go inside your house and wait for the storm to pass.

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Call your friends and family to tell them about the flood.

Question 29

If a big storm or earthquake happened, how might people feel?

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Sad and scared because their home might be damaged

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Happy because they can play outside

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Angry because they can't go to school

Question 30

When you hear a loud siren warning you about a natural disaster, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and listen to the instructions given in the warning.

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Go outside and try to find where the siren is coming from.

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Run around and shout for help.

Question 31

What is NOT a reason why natural disasters happen?

Accepted Answer

The movement of the moon around the Earth

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Building houses too close to rivers

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The movement of the Earth's plates under the ground

Question 32

Which of these things make hurricanes form over the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Low pressure

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High winds

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Cold temperatures

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Heavy snowfall

Question 33

What is the safest thing to do when there is a flood?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from water

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Go into the basement

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Go outside to play

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Touch downed power lines

Question 34

What is the middle of an earthquake called?

Accepted Answer

Epicentre

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Hurricane eye

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Tornado vortex

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Flood plain

Question 35

Which of these things can help keep buildings safe during earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Strong foundations

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Large windows

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Tall chimneys

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Heavy roofs

Question 36

What is the name of a big wave caused by an earthquake under the sea?

Accepted Answer

Tsunami

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Hurricane

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Flood

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Tornado

Question 37

What makes a river overflow its banks?

Accepted Answer

Too much rain

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Too much wind

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Too much snow

Question 38

When the ground shakes, what is the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Hide under a table

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Run outside

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Call 999

Question 39

When there is a flood, what is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from floodwater

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Walk through the water

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Swim in the floodwater

Question 40

When there is a hurricane, what is the safest place to be?

Accepted Answer

Stay indoors and away from windows

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Go outside to watch it

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Drive to a safe place

Question 41

Which natural event can cause the most destruction?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Flood

Question 42

When the pieces of land under the Earth move, what can happen?

Accepted Answer

An earthquake

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Volcanoes erupt

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It starts raining heavily

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The wind blows hard

Question 43

If you are outside when a flood happens, what is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Find a tall place to go, like a hill or a building

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Stay where you are and wait for help

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Run outside and wave for help

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Drive through the water

Question 44

Which of these is NOT something that can happen when a hurricane hits?

Accepted Answer

No rain

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Strong winds

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Tornadoes

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Flooding

Question 45

When the ground shakes and moves, what is it called?

Accepted Answer

An earthquake

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A hurricane

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A flood

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A tornado

Question 46

If you hear there is a tornado coming, where should you go?

Accepted Answer

To the basement or a storm cellar

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To an open field

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To the highest place in your house

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Outside to watch it

Question 47

What makes hurricanes form?

Accepted Answer

Warm ocean water

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Cold air

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High pressure

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Low pressure

Question 48

What happens when a river has too much water and overflows its banks?

Accepted Answer

A flood

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A hurricane

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An earthquake

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A tornado

Question 49

If an earthquake starts, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drop to the ground, cover your head, and hold on

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Run outside and hide under a tree

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Stay in bed and wait for it to stop

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Go to the highest place in your house

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

A car accident

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An earthquake

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A hurricane

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A flood

Question 51

What is the name of a big storm that forms over the ocean?

Accepted Answer

A hurricane

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A flood

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An earthquake

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A tornado

Question 52

What causes an earthquake to happen?

Accepted Answer

When rocks move underground

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When the ground shakes

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When magma rises to the surface

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When there is a lot of rain

Question 53

What is the safest place to be during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Under a table or desk

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Outside

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In a car

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In a cupboard

Question 54

What are the big waves called that are caused by earthquakes in the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Tsunamis

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Floods

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Hurricanes

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Blizzards

Question 55

What should you do if you are caught in a flood?

Accepted Answer

Climb to higher ground

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Swim towards the deepest part of the water

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Stay in a low-lying area

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Call for help

Question 56

What is the name of the calm part in the middle of a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

The eye

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The storm

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The wind

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The rain

Question 57

What is the most important thing to remember about natural disasters?

Accepted Answer

We should be prepared for them

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They are always dangerous

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We can't control them

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They only happen in other countries

Question 58

When the ground shakes and makes buildings move, which natural disaster is happening?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Flood

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Hurricane

Question 59

What's the name for the big storm with strong winds and lots of rain that forms over the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Flood

Question 60

What happens when a river gets too full and spills over onto the land?

Accepted Answer

Flood

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 61

If you're inside a building during an earthquake, what should you do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Hide under a sturdy table or desk

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Run outside

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Get in a cupboard

Question 62

Where on the ground does an earthquake start?

Accepted Answer

Epicenter

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Magnitude

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Fault

Question 63

When getting ready for a flood, what should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your house

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Make a plan for where you'll go

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Get extra food and water

Question 64

If you're in the middle of a hurricane, what's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay inside and listen to the radio or TV for updates

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Go outside to watch it

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Drive to a different location