Natural Hazards

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What are the environmental impacts of a flood?

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Animals lose their habitats, damage to property, water pollution, and loss of river banks.

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Where do MOST Earthquakes occur?

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At or near plate boundaries.

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How often an event occurs over a measured time period is _______?

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Frequency.

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What characterizes a drought?

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A continuous period of dry weather when an area gets less than its normal amount of rain, can last months or even years.

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A forecast is _______?

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A claim about probability of an event occurring.

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.

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What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?

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A hazard is a potential threat, while a disaster is the actual occurrence of a hazard that causes significant damage.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a tsunami?

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A large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic explosion.

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What is the Richter scale?

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A scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.