Fast and Curious: Natural Hazards (7th)

Front

True or False: Earthquakes cannot be predicted reliably.

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True

Front

What is a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground?

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Tornado

Front

When the force on rocks is great enough, they break, producing vibrations called __________.

Back

earthquakes

Front

What is an intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h?

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Hurricane

Front

What is the rapid, downhill movement of soil, loose rocks, and boulders called?

Back

landslide

Front

What natural hazard is characterized by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What do we call a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

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Tsunami

Front

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

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Drought

Front

What is the term for a storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe damage?

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Hurricane

Front

What is the process called when soil and rock move down a slope due to gravity?

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Landslide