Examples of natural hazards for elementary students

📚 Quick Study Guide

🌍 Natural Hazard: A natural event that can cause harm to people and the environment. 🌋 Volcanoes: Mountains that can erupt with hot lava, ash, and gases. 🌊 Earthquakes: Shaking of the ground caused by movement beneath Earth's surface. 🌪️ Hurricanes: Large, swirling storms with strong winds and heavy rain over the ocean. They are called cyclones or typhoons in other parts of the world. 🌊 Tsunamis: Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. 🔥 Wildfires: Uncontrolled fires that burn in forests or grasslands. 🌧️ Floods: Overflowing of water onto normally dry land. 🧊 Landslides: When rocks, soil, and debris slide down a slope. 💡 Important Note: Being prepared can help reduce the impact of natural hazards.

✏️ Practice Quiz

1. What is a natural hazard?
   1. A man-made disaster
   2. An event that only affects animals
   3. A natural event causing harm
   4. A type of cloud
2. Which of these is NOT a natural hazard?
   1. Volcano
   2. Earthquake
   3. Hurricane
   4. Building Collapse
3. What causes earthquakes?
   1. Wind blowing too hard
   2. Movement beneath Earth's surface
   3. Rainfall
   4. The sun's heat
4. What are giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes called?
   1. Tornadoes
   2. Tsunamis
   3. Hurricanes
   4. Blizzards
5. Which natural hazard involves uncontrolled burning in forests?
   1. Flood
   2. Landslide
   3. Wildfire
   4. Tsunami
6. What is it called when water overflows onto normally dry land?
   1. Wildfire
   2. Landslide
   3. Flood
   4. Earthquake
7. What is the term for rocks and soil sliding down a slope?
   1. Tsunami
   2. Hurricane
   3. Landslide
   4. Volcano