Natural Disasters Worksheet
Explore various natural disasters, their causes, effects, and safety measures with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require critical thinking and knowledge of natural disasters.
1. Which natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?
Hurricane
Earthquake
Tornado
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 that leads to a shortage of water is called a .
4. The instrument used to measure the strength of an earthquake is called a .
5. Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.
True
False
6. A wildfire is always caused by human activity.
True
False
7. Describe one way people can prepare for an earthquake.
8. Explain the difference between a hurricane and a tornado.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The Richter scale measures the of an earthquake.
10. In case of a tsunami warning, an immediate to higher ground is crucial.