HEI Review

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No matter what the contributing cause(s) of climate change are, many scientists believe:

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there will be an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters.

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After a natural disaster, individuals outside the damaged area may experience:

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higher prices for certain foods and fuel

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Which of the following would be an example of modification?
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Wearing snow boots in the mountains.
Gathering food in baskets.
Building a house with large windows so you can see the scenery.
Building a dam on a river to harness energy.

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Building a dam on a river to harness energy.

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Dust Bowl? It occurred despite farmers' use of the most eco-friendly farming methods. , It was a combination manmade and natural disaster. , The removal of thousands of trees in the area contributed to the huge winds. , A series of tornados weakened the prairie soil, uprooting the deep-rooted native prairie grasses.

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It was a combination manmade and natural disaster.

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Invasive species such as kudzu and nutria impact a new environment by

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negatively affecting the native species of the environment.

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation?
clearing a forest in order to cultivate the land for farming
using a wool coat in the winter
using a nearby river to travel
learning to eat fish if you live by the sea

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clearing a forest in order to cultivate the land for farming

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An intense wave caused by an earthquake, underwater landslide, or other ocean/sea disturbance is a

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tsunami

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding natural disasters?
- There are some non-government organizations that assist the affected people even well after the disaster is passed.
- There are no known cases of a region successfully recovering from a huge natural disaster.
- There are certain building methods and materials that can make buildings better able to withstand natural disasters.
- There are actually certain preparations that can increase a person's chances of survival when facing a natural disaster.

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There are no known cases of a region successfully recovering from a huge natural disaster.

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Because of conditions leading to the Dust Bowl,

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the impacted area faced an invasion of pests such as jackrabbits and grasshoppers.

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Which of the following would be considered a non-renewable resource? coal, trees, water, solar energy

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coal