Natural Disasters

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What causes tsunamis?

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Earthquakes are the primary cause of tsunamis.

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Which natural disasters tend to occur near plate boundaries?

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Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions tend to occur near plate boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What type of natural disaster do engineered shutters protect against?

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Engineered shutters are designed to protect against hurricanes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the molten rock from a volcano called before it erupts?

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Magma is the molten rock from a volcano before it erupts.

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster?

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Humans can stop them is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has erupted onto the surface.

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What are the primary types of natural disasters?

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The primary types of natural disasters include earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How do plate tectonics relate to natural disasters?

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Plate tectonics can cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to the movement of the Earth's plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the role of the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.