Communities and Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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even that occurs in nature that damages the environment

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Which statement supports that a natural disaster can occur in certain regions of the country?

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Each natural disaster is different. How a community and government respond to each natural disaster is different as well.

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What makes up an ecosystem?

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plants, animals, and people that live in one place

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too much water in an area

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flood

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What natural disaster is directly related to the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquakes

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In what part of the United States are wildfires natural? Options: Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western

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Western

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Which of the following is a consequence of natural disasters on human populations? Increased technological development, Decreased migration, Increased economic stability, Displacement of communities

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Displacement of communities

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This could never occur in Illinois.

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Tsunami

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What are some examples of natural disasters?

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Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, blizzard

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How can communities REDUCE pollution caused by littering? Options: remove harmful gases from water, use public garbage and recycling bins, pass laws against using harmful chemicals, drive gas-powered cars less often

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use public garbage and recycling bins