A region goes many months with almost no rain and the soil dries out. Which natural hazard is this?

Which natural hazard is a huge spinning storm that forms over warm ocean water?

Which natural hazard is a spinning funnel of wind that reaches down from a thundercloud to the ground?

Which natural hazard happens when rock under Earth's surface suddenly moves and the ground shakes?

Days of heavy rain make a river spill over its banks and cover dry land with water. Which hazard is this?

Which natural hazard races through dry grass, brush and trees, leaving black ash behind?

Which natural hazard is most common along a warm ocean coast?

On the flat plains of the central United States in spring, which natural hazard is most common?

A dry forest region has had no rain for months and the brush is brittle. Which hazard is most likely there?

A town sits in a low valley right beside a river. After heavy rain, which hazard should the town expect?

Much of California sits near long cracks in Earth's crust. Which natural hazard is common there?

Lakes drop low, wells run dry and farmers cannot water their crops. Which natural hazard is causing this?

A tornado covers a much smaller stretch of ground than a hurricane does.

A hurricane grows stronger after it moves from the ocean onto land.

A hurricane pushes a wall of ocean water onto the shore. What does that water do to the coastal town?

Lightning strikes a dry, dead tree in a forest. Why is that dangerous?

A town builds a long wall of packed earth along its river bank. Which hazard is the town preparing for?

Families near the coast cover their windows with boards and drive inland. Which hazard are they getting ready for?

Students practice getting under their desks and holding on until the shaking stops. Which hazard is this drill for?

A siren sounds and students move to an inside hallway away from windows. Which hazard is this drill for?

A city asks families to take shorter showers and stop watering their lawns. Which hazard is the city dealing with?

Neighbors clear dry brush and dead branches away from around their houses. Which hazard are they preparing for?

Weather workers say a tornado has just been spotted near your town. Is that a tornado watch or a tornado warning?

Firefighters clear a wide strip of bare ground ahead of a spreading fire. Why do they do this?

Some homes near the coast are built on tall posts instead of on the ground. Which hazard does this help with?

A dry region builds a large reservoir behind a dam. How does that help during a drought?

Which change to a house helps most against the strong winds of a hurricane?

A hurricane damages many towns across a whole state. Which leader is in charge of helping the whole state recover?

After a wildfire burns a hillside bare, workers quickly plant grass and lay straw. Why?

Roads are cracked, brick walls have fallen and chimneys are down. Which natural hazard hit this town?

A wildfire spreads faster when strong wind blows across the land.

A drought makes it harder for farmers to grow their crops.

Earthquakes happen only during the winter months.

Scientists can track a hurricane for several days before it reaches land.

Every natural hazard gives a community several days of warning before it arrives.

During which part of the year do hurricanes most often reach the United States coast?

What do we call the flat, low land beside a river that fills with water when the river rises?

Which tool lets forecasters watch a hurricane while it is still far out over the ocean?

After an earthquake, repair crews check the gas pipes right away. Why is that job so important?

Smaller shakes often keep happening for days after which natural hazard?