4 Questions
What is the primary cause of a typhoon?
High-speed winds
What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of a typhoon?
Saffir-Simpson scale
Which of the following is a common precursor to an earthquake?
Unusual animal behavior
What is a meteor that reaches the Earth's surface called?
Meteorite
Study Notes
Natural Disasters
- The primary cause of a typhoon is the warm ocean water that heats the air above it, causing it to rise and create a low-pressure system.
Measuring Typhoons
- The scale used to measure the intensity of a typhoon is called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Earthquakes
- A common precursor to an earthquake is a foreshock, which is a smaller earthquake that occurs before a larger one.
Meteorites
- A meteor that reaches the Earth's surface is called a meteorite.
Test your knowledge of natural disasters with this quiz covering the primary causes of typhoons, common earthquake precursors, meteor types, and the scale used to measure typhoon intensity.
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