Natural Disasters Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which is an example of reducing earthquake damage before shaking occurs?
Calling relatives immediately after the shaking stops
Photographing damaged rooms before beginning cleanup
Securing tall furniture and other heavy items that could fall
Waiting outdoors until officials complete building inspections
2. What is the most reliable way to receive timely instructions about hazards affecting your area?
Check a general weather forecast once at the start of each week
Rely mainly on posts shared by friends and neighbors
Enable official local emergency alerts and keep more than one way to receive updates
Wait until outdoor warning sirens can be heard
3. How should important identification, insurance, and medical documents be prepared for a disaster?
Keep the only copies together in an unlocked desk drawer
Keep protected copies in an accessible emergency file and maintain a secure backup
Photograph only the front page of each document and discard older records
Carry the originals at all times, even when no threat is present
4. After an earthquake, you smell gas inside a damaged building. What should you do?
Open appliances to release trapped pressure before evacuating
Turn lights on so you can inspect the gas line
Search every room for the exact source before leaving
Leave without using flames or electrical switches, then report the suspected leak from a safe location
5. Volcanic ash is falling in your area. Which action best limits exposure?
Stay indoors when possible, close windows and doors, and use suitable particulate protection if you must go outside
Open windows to prevent ash from accumulating inside
Drive frequently so ash does not settle on the vehicle
Sweep dry ash vigorously to remove it before it becomes compacted
6. Your household may be separated when a disaster occurs. Which communication-plan feature is especially useful?
Having everyone repeatedly call the same local household member
Depending on a single group chat as the only contact method
Naming an out-of-area contact and agreeing on meeting places and backup communication methods
Planning to return home immediately, regardless of official restrictions
7. You are indoors when strong earthquake shaking begins. What should you generally do?
Run outside immediately before objects begin to fall
Drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under sturdy furniture if possible, and hold on
Stand in a doorway regardless of the building's construction
Use an elevator to reach the ground floor quickly
8. A tornado warning is issued, and the building has no basement. Where should you shelter?
In a room with large windows so you can monitor the storm
In a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows
In a vehicle parked beneath an overpass
In the largest room available, even if it has a wide roof span
9. Which food choice is best for an emergency supply?
Shelf-stable foods suited to household dietary needs, checked and rotated before they expire
Foods that require substantial water and lengthy cooking
Only unfamiliar high-calorie products that household members have never tried
Mostly frozen food because a closed freezer always preserves it indefinitely
10. Officials issue a hurricane evacuation order for your area. What should you do?
Remain home unless your property has flooded during a previous storm
Wait until wind and rain begin so the forecast has more time to become certain
Drive toward the coast first to check whether conditions appear dangerous
Leave using the recommended route and timing, taking essential supplies and medications
11. Which approach to storing water is most appropriate for a household emergency kit?
Store one shared bottle and plan to collect additional water after the event
Fill open household containers in advance and leave them uncovered for easy access
Store only water intended for cooking because other drinks can cover hydration
Store enough safe water for each household member for several days, considering local guidance and individual needs
12. You are attending an outdoor event when a severe-weather watch is announced. How does a watch generally differ from a warning?
A watch means hazardous conditions are possible and you should stay alert; a warning means the hazard is occurring or imminent and protective action is needed
A watch applies only at night, while a warning applies during daylight
A watch always requires evacuation, while a warning only suggests monitoring conditions
A watch means the threat has ended, while a warning means cleanup has begun
13. A long power outage begins, and you need to use a portable generator. Where should it operate?
In a garage with the main door partly open
Outdoors, well away from doors, windows, and vents, according to the manufacturer's instructions
In a basement near a window to keep it protected from weather
Inside the home beside a carbon monoxide alarm
14. Which action is most useful when preparing a household for a possible wildfire evacuation?
Choose one familiar road and assume it will remain open
Plan to pack only after seeing flames near the property
Plan multiple escape routes, prepare essential items, and know how official evacuation notices are delivered
Wait for a neighbor to decide when the household should leave
15. While near the coast, you feel a strong or prolonged earthquake and then notice the sea rapidly receding. What should you do?
Move immediately to higher ground or farther inland and follow marked evacuation routes
Wait for a phone alert before changing location
Enter a sturdy beachfront building and remain on its ground floor
Approach the shore to confirm whether a large wave is forming
16. Floodwater is moving across the road on your evacuation route. What is the safest response?
Drive through slowly if the road markings remain visible
Follow a larger vehicle because it will reveal the road's depth
Leave the vehicle and test the water on foot before proceeding
Turn around and use a route that does not cross the floodwater