SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT | TASK 3: QUIZ ON NATURAL DISASTERS
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- Q1
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?
Hurricane
Volcanic eruption
Tsunami
Earthquake
60s - Q2
Do natural disasters negatively affect humans and the environment?
Yes
No
60s - Q3
At what speed does wind become a hurricane?
56 km/hr
252 km/hr
119 km/hr
80 km/hr
60s - Q4
Which of the following is the definition of a blizzard?
A storm with heavy precipitation and thunder
A storm with temperatures below freezing and no wind
A storm with reduced visibility due to snow and strong winds
A storm with winds greater than 74mph (119 km/h)
60s - Q5
Which country is more likely to experience a blizzard?
Malta
Egypt
Italy
Russia
60s - Q6
What causes a flood to take place?
An overflow of water
Reduced visibility
Warm temperatures
Strong winds
60s - Q7
What is an avalanche?
A fast-moving stream of water
A type of rock formation found in high-altitude areas
A sudden, rapid flow of snow down a slope
A large, furry mammal found in the mountains
60s - Q8
Avalanches can occur naturally but are also triggered by human activity.
True
False
60s - Q9
Which of the following is a recommended safety measure during an earthquake?
Using an elevator to exit a building
Taking cover under a sturdy piece of furniture
Standing near a window
Running out of a building
60s - Q10
Which of the following is a potential cause of a tsunami?
Strong winds
Volcanic eruptions
Heavy rainfall
Hailstorms
60s