Question
Which volcanic feature is the deadliest?
Answer
The flow of ash, rock and gasses moving down a volcano’s side
General Knowledge
The deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history was a _____ that hit Galveston, TX in 1900, killing about 7,000 people.
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The deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history was a _____ that hit Galveston, TX in 1900, killing about 7,000 people.
Answer
Hurricane
What makes a tornado dark colored?
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What makes a tornado dark colored?
Answer
The dirt and debris it sucks up
One of America’s worst natural disasters occurred in 1980, when a _____ damaged much of the southern U.S.
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One of America’s worst natural disasters occurred in 1980, when a _____ damaged much of the southern U.S.
Answer
Heat Wave
Below average rainfall for a prolonged period of time is called
Question
Below average rainfall for a prolonged period of time is called
Answer
Drought
What is a Tsunami?
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What is a Tsunami?
Answer
A large wave usually formed by undersea earthquakes and landslides.
Which disaster are most likely to extinguish the human race?
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Which disaster are most likely to extinguish the human race?
Answer
Volcanoes and extraterrestrial impacts
A sudden movement in the earth’s crust caused by movements of tectonic plates is called?
Question
A sudden movement in the earth’s crust caused by movements of tectonic plates is called?
Answer
An earthquake
What’s the smallest asteroid or comet that could cause devastating effects for humanity?
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What’s the smallest asteroid or comet that could cause devastating effects for humanity?
Answer
1 kilometer wide – the equivalent of about a 10-minute walk
What is a natural disaster?
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What is a natural disaster?
Answer
When a natural hazard impacts on the community causing destruction of property and loss of life.