Natural Disasters Worksheet
An 8th-grade science worksheet covering various natural disasters, their causes, effects, and safety measures.
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Natural Disasters: Understanding Our Planet's Power
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to refer to the provided diagrams.
1. Which natural disaster is caused by the sudden shifting of tectonic plates?
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Flood
2. What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
Strong winds
Underwater earthquake
Volcanic eruption
Heavy rainfall
3. A is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
4. The point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin is called the .
5. Hurricanes typically form over cold ocean waters.
True
False
6. A shield volcano has steep sides and explosive eruptions.
True
False
7. Describe two ways an earthquake can cause damage to human structures.
8. Explain how a tsunami forms and travels across the ocean.
Match each natural disaster with its characteristic.
9. Hurricane
a. Forms over warm ocean water
10. Tornado
b. Rotating column of air
11. Volcano
c. Erupts molten rock
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