Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a major event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage or destruction, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Name three types of natural disasters.

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Earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What material is best for building a house near a volcano?

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Stone is the best material to use if building a house near a volcano.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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Where do volcanoes and earthquakes commonly occur?

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Volcanoes and earthquakes tend to occur near fault lines.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster: Mudslide, Breeze, Tornado, Flood?

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Breeze is not a natural disaster.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Can humans prevent natural disasters?

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Humans cannot prevent natural disasters.

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What natural disaster causes damage primarily due to shaking?

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Earthquakes cause most of their damage due to shaking.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2