Natural Disasters Flashcard

Natural Disasters Flashcard

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Geography

12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which natural disaster involves a violently rotating column of air?

Back

Tornado

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes earthquakes? Options: Heavy rainfall, Movement of tectonic plates, Strong winds, Melting snow

Back

Movement of tectonic plates

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which natural disaster is common in parts of the U.S. like California and the Southwest? Options: Hurricane, Tornado, Wildfire, Flooding

Back

Wildfire

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the speed of winds in some hurricanes?

Back

More than 155 miles per hour

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What protective measures are taken in coastal areas against hurricanes? Options: Building dams, Planting trees, Sea walls and evacuation plans, Constructing skyscrapers

Back

Sea walls and evacuation plans

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common effect of hurricanes as they move towards land?

Back

Strong winds and heavy rain

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common feature of wildfires?

Back

Spread quickly across land

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