Natural Disasters Worksheet
A Grade 10 Science worksheet covering various natural disasters, their causes, effects, and mitigation strategies.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which of the following natural disasters is primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Drought
2. What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
Strong winds over the ocean
Underwater volcanic eruptions
Submarine earthquakes
Changes in ocean currents
1. Hurricanes typically form over warm ocean waters.
True
False
2. The Richter scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes.
True
False
1. A long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water, is known as a .
2. The eye of a hurricane is characterized by weather conditions.
1. Describe two ways in which communities can prepare for an earthquake to minimize damage and casualties.
2. Explain the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
Match each natural disaster with its primary characteristic.
1. Volcano
a. Rapidly rotating column of air
2. Tsunami
b. Molten rock and ash eruption
3. Tornado
c. Large ocean wave caused by displacement