Natural Disasters: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Reception Students

Question 1

What happens naturally and can cause lots of damage?

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An earthquake

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A house fire

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A car crash

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Rainbow

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 3

What happens when the ground shakes a lot?

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Earthquake

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House fire

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Car crash

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Car crash

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Earthquake

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Fire

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Hurricane

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Car crash

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Earthquake

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Volcanic eruption

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Hurricane

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a natural event?

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Car accident

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Earthquake

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Volcano eruption

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Car accident

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 8

What happens when the ground shakes?

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An earthquake

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A flood

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A tornado

Question 9

When the ground shakes and moves, which natural disaster is happening?

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Earthquake

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Flood

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Volcanic eruption

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Hurricane

Question 10

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

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Flood

Question 11

What happens when something dangerous occurs naturally?

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An event caused by nature that can be very dangerous

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Something that makes people smile

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A creature that resides in the woods

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A game played by children

Question 12

What is a natural disaster?

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Something that happens in nature that can be scary

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Something that people do to hurt each other

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Something that is fun to play with

Question 13

What can happen in nature that might be dangerous?

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A big shake that makes the ground move

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A party with lots of cake

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Getting a new teddy bear

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Doing your schoolwork

Question 14

What is something that happens in nature and can cause a lot of damage?

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Volcano eruption

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Car crash

Question 15

Which of these is NOT something that happens in nature?

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Car crash

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 16

When there's a natural disaster, what's the best thing to do to stay safe?

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Stay calm and listen to the grown-ups

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Run outside

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Play with your toys

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Shout for help

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Car accident

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Volcanic eruption

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Car crash

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

Question 19

Which of these is not a natural disaster?

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Birthday party

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Earthquake

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Flood

Question 20

When there's a storm, where should you go to stay safe?

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Inside a strong building with the windows and doors closed

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Outside to watch the storm

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In the car with the windows open

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Open the windows to let in fresh air

Question 21

When the ground shakes a lot, what might happen?

Accepted Answer

An earthquake

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A sunny day

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Going to the park

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Rainbow

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Earthquake

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Volcanic eruption

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Tornado

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster that can happen outside?

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House fire

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 24

Which of these things is NOT a natural disaster?

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A rainbow

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An earthquake

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A flood

Question 25

What should you do if you are in a flood?

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Find a high place like a hill to go to

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Go for a swim

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Stay in a low place

Question 26

How can we help people who have been affected by a natural disaster?

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Send them money and things they need

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Tell them they are bad people

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Ignore them

Question 27

What is the name of the tool that scientists use to measure earthquakes?

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Seismometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 28

Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?

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In the basement

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On the roof

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Outside

Question 29

Why is it important to learn about natural disasters?

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So we can be ready and safe

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So we can scare our friends

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So we can get a good grade

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

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Fireworks

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Earthquake

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Tornado

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Volcanic eruption

Question 31

What do we call a huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake?

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Tsunami

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Hurricane

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Avalanche

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Landslide

Question 32

Which of these can cause a wildfire?

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Lightning

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Heavy rain

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Strong wind

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Cold weather

Question 33

What should you do if you see a tornado coming?

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Take shelter in a basement or inside a building

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Run outside to watch it

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Climb a tree

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Stay in your car

Question 34

Why is it important to learn about natural disasters?

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It helps us to be prepared and know what to do

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It makes us more scared

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It wastes our time

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It doesn't help us at all

Question 35

True or False: Earthquakes can only happen in the ocean.

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False

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True

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a way to help people affected by a natural disaster?

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Ignoring them

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Donating toys

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Sending blankets and food

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Helping to clean up

Question 37

What is the name of the scale used to measure the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

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Richter scale

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Celsius scale

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Fahrenheit scale

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Beaufort scale

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a kind of natural disaster?

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Rainbows

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Earthquakes

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Volcanoes

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Tsunamis

Question 39

What happens when the Earth's crust moves?

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An earthquake happens

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A volcano erupts

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A tsunami comes

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A hurricane blows

Question 40

If you're outside and it starts to flood, what should you do?

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Find a high place to go to

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Stay inside and wait

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Swim away

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Call for help on the phone

Question 41

What's the difference between a tsunami and a hurricane?

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A tsunami is a wave from an earthquake, and a hurricane is from wind

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A hurricane is a wave from an earthquake, and a tsunami is from wind

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A tsunami and a hurricane are the same thing

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I don't know

Question 42

What's the most important thing to do if you're in a natural disaster?

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Stay calm and listen to what people tell you to do

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Run around and shout

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Do whatever you want

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I don't know

Question 43

Natural disasters can cause different problems. Which of these is NOT a problem natural disasters can cause?

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Making rainbows

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Hurting people

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Making people lose their homes

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Breaking buildings

Question 44

What is a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Something that happens naturally and causes lots of damage

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A party with many guests

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A day off from school

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A special event

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

A broken toy

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A flood

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A fire

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A volcanic eruption

Question 46

When the ground shakes violently, what is happening?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Flood

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Hurricane

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Volcano

Question 47

What can cause strong winds and heavy rain?

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Flood

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Volcano

Question 48

When you hear thunder and see lightning, what is the safest thing to do?

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Stay inside and away from windows

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Go outside to watch the storm

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Turn on all the lights in your house

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Call your friends to tell them about the storm

Question 49

What is a tornado?

Accepted Answer

A spinning wind that touches the ground

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A big wave that can cause flooding

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A shaking of the ground

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A mountain that erupts

Question 50

What is a good way to stay safe during an earthquake?

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Get under a table or desk

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Run outside and away from buildings

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Stay in the middle of a room

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Turn on all the lights in your house

Question 51

What can heavy rains lead to?

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Both flooding and landslides

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Flooding

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Landslides

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Nothing bad

Question 52

What happens when something big happens in nature that can hurt people and damage the environment?

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A natural disaster

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A bad thing people do

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A kind of weather, like rain or snow

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

School

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Earthquake

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Hurricane

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Flood

Question 54

What is the name of the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

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Tremor

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Tsunami

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Landslide

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Tornado

Question 55

Where do hurricanes most often occur?

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In the ocean

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On land

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In the desert

Question 56

What is one important thing we can do to prepare for a natural disaster?

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Have an emergency plan

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Hope for the best

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Do nothing

Question 57

What is the name of the tool that scientists use to measure earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 58

Why is it important to know about natural disasters?

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To stay safe

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To make us worry

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To write stories

Question 59

If you feel an earthquake, what is the safest thing to do?

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Hide under a table

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Run outside

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Call your friends

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Go to the bathroom

Question 60

When the ground shakes, what do we call it?

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An earthquake

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A storm

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A volcano

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A flood

Question 61

What is a natural disaster?

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A bad thing that happens in nature that can cause damage or harm

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A good thing that happens in nature

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Something that happens every day

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Car accident

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Earthquake

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Tornado

Question 63

What should you do if you feel an earthquake start?

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Get under a table or desk

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Run outside

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Stay in bed

Question 64

What is a tornado?

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A big storm with spinning winds

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A big wave

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A big fire