Natural Disasters Worksheet
Grade 9 science worksheet on natural disasters, covering different types, causes, and impacts.
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Natural Disasters Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of natural disaster is characterized by a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?
Flood
Drought
Earthquake
Tornado
2. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by the movement of tectonic plates, is known as an .
3. The eye of a hurricane is typically a calm and clear area, while the most intense storms are found in the .
4. Describe two ways in which human activities can contribute to the severity or frequency of certain natural disasters.
5. Tsunamis are typically caused by strong winds pushing ocean water onto land.
True
False
Match each natural disaster with its primary cause.
6. Earthquake
a. Intense low-pressure system over warm ocean waters
7. Tsunami
b. Movement of tectonic plates
8. Hurricane
c. Underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
9. Observe the image below of a tornado. Describe how a tornado forms and the potential dangers associated with it.
