16 Questions
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
Tectonic plate movement
How is the magnitude of earthquakes measured?
Using the Richter scale
What happens during a volcanic eruption?
Ashes are thrown into the air
What causes tsunamis?
Underwater earthquakes
What is the main cause of flooding, according to the text?
Excessive rainfall
What is a common feature of wildfires mentioned in the text?
Strong winds
In which region are hurricanes and tornados very common, according to the text?
America and the Atlantic Ocean
What can be a consequence of droughts mentioned in the text?
Famine
What is the main cause of the imbalance in our echo-system mentioned in the text?
Global warming and pollution
How are earthquakes related to tectonic plates according to the text?
Tectonic plates move causing the earth to shake
What is the potential harm to human health mentioned in the text related to volcanic eruptions?
Ashes thrown into the air
How are tsunamis typically triggered according to the text?
Underwater earthquakes
What is a characteristic of tornadoes, according to the text?
They can lift people and objects into the air.
What is a common consequence people face after natural disasters?
Unemployment and homelessness
What is one of the dangers of wildfires mentioned in the text?
They spread easily in windy conditions
What defines the height of waves in the natural disaster described in the text?
30 meters
Explore the causes and impacts of natural disasters like earthquakes, tornados, floods, droughts, and hurricanes. Learn about the role of global warming, pollution, and industrialization in the frequency of these disasters. Understand how these events affect the environment and economy.
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