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Natural Disasters Worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the correct answer.
1. What are natural events that cause harm to living beings and property called?
- a) Weather reports
- b) Natural disasters
- c) Holiday events
2. A sudden shaking of the ground over a large area is known as an:
- a) Earthquake
- b) Flood
- c) Rainstorm
3. Which disaster occurs when rivers overflow after very heavy rainfall?
- a) Drought
- b) Tsunami
- c) Flood
4. If you are inside during an earthquake and cannot leave, where should you sit?
- a) Near a tall tree
- b) Under a heavy table or bed
- c) In an elevator (lift)
5. What is a "tsunami" usually caused by?
- a) An undersea earthquake
- b) Too much sunshine
- c) People wasting water
6. A long period of time with little or no rainfall in an area is called a:
- a) Cyclone
- b) Drought
- c) Thunderstorm
7. During a flood, to keep safe, people should move to:
- a) Lower grounds
- b) Higher grounds
- c) Near electrical poles
8. Which of these is a way to save water and help prevent the effects of a drought?
- a) Keeping the tap running while brushing
- b) Taking very long showers
- c) Rainwater harvesting
9. Disaster management involves:
- a) Preparing for disasters beforehand
- b) Causing a disaster
- c) Ignoring the news
10. What is the outer layer of rock that forms the surface of the Earth called?
- a) Dust
- b) Crust
- c) Core
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