Natural Disasters
After reviewing the content that was discussed in class about Hurricanes, Earth Quakes, and Volcanic Eruptions, please answer questions 1-10 to the best of your knowledge. Once you are done, please hit the submit key.
- 1.
What are Hurricanes?
- A.
Huge Sand Storms
- B.
Tropical Storms
- C.
Large Waves of Water
- D.
Desert Storms
- E.
The Earth's Movement
Correct Answer
B. Tropical Storms -
- 2.
How much wind can a Hurricane exceed?
- A.
56mph
- B.
85mph
- C.
47mph
- D.
74mph
- E.
75mph
Correct Answer
D. 74mph -
- 3.
What is a Volcanic eruption?
- A.
Excessive speeds of Wind
- B.
Plateau's forming in the ocean
- C.
A rupture in the planet's surface or crust
- D.
A milkshake
- E.
Huge floods caused by excessive wind speed
Correct Answer
C. A rupture in the planet's surface or crust -
- 4.
Where are volcanic eruptions usually found?
- A.
Found where tectonic plates are diverging and converging
- B.
Found in space heaters
- C.
In the middle of Las Vagas, Nevada
- D.
Found where mantle plumes can be hot the most
- E.
Found during a rain storm
Correct Answer
A. Found where tectonic plates are diverging and converging -
- 5.
What is an earthquake?
- A.
The shaking and vibration of the earth's core
- B.
The shaking and vibration of the earth's waters
- C.
The shaking and vibration of the solar system
- D.
The shaking and vibration of the moon
- E.
The shaking and vibration of the earth's surface
Correct Answer
E. The shaking and vibration of the earth's surface -
- 6.
Where do earthquakes most likely occur?
- A.
Along the fault lines
- B.
The radiator project i
- C.
In San Francisco
- D.
During Hurricanes
- E.
During Tropical Storms
Correct Answer
A. Along the fault lines -
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