Natural Disasters Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet covering various natural disasters, their causes, effects, and safety measures.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about different types of natural disasters.
1. Which natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?
Earthquake
Tornado
Hurricane
Flood
2. What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
Strong winds
Underwater earthquakes
Heavy rainfall
Volcanic eruptions on land
3. A long period of unusually low rainfall can lead to a .
4. The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an .
5. When a volcano erupts, molten rock called flows out.
6. A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
True
False
7. Hurricanes form over land and then move towards the ocean.
True
False
8. Describe one safety measure you should take if a tornado warning is issued for your area.
Match each natural disaster with its description.
9. Flood
a. A violent shaking of the Earth's surface.
10. Earthquake
b. An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines.
11. Wildfire
c. A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over wild or forest land.
12. Look at the image below. What natural disaster is being depicted?
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