Question 1

Which of the following is a natural disaster caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

Answer

Hurricane

Answer

Tsunami

Answer

Tornado

Question 2

What is a volcano?

Accepted Answer

A mountain or hill with a vent through which molten rock, ash, and gases erupt

Answer

A large lake formed by a dam

Answer

A powerful storm with spinning winds

Answer

A deep hole in the ground resulting from an earthquake

Question 3

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

Accepted Answer

The magnitude or strength of an earthquake

Answer

The duration of a tsunami

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The height of a volcano

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The intensity of a hurricane

Question 4

What is a tsunami?

Accepted Answer

A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

Answer

A sudden movement of the Earth's crust

Answer

A massive snowstorm with blizzard conditions

Answer

A strong windstorm with heavy rain

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