Natural Hazards

Front

What natural disaster is caused by plates shifting that results in the ground shaking?

Back

earthquake

Front

What natural disaster is created when thunderclouds touch Earth’s surface and spin rapidly?

Back

tornado

Front

Which of the following things might help prevent further erosion on a beach? planting sea oats, shock absorbers on buildings, houses on stilts

Back

planting sea oats

Front

Which of the following things could protect a house in floods? houses on stilts, houses with shutters, houses with more interior walls

Back

houses on stilts

Front

What is a downside or a negative effect of having a seawall?

Back

The land on the ocean side of the sea wall washes away over time.

Front

Which option is most effective in protecting a house against flooding: building the house on a raised platform or installing a metal roof?

Back

building the house on a raised platform to prevent flood water from entering the house

Front

Wetlands are shallow areas covered by water that can absorb a tremendous amount of water. They could reduce the effects of which weather hazard: tornadoes, floods, blizzards, or earthquakes?

Back

floods

Front

Using shock absorbers is one way that engineers protect a building from _____________________.

Back

earthquakes

Front

Mr. Benedict's students were most likely trying to design buildings that could stand going through what?

Back

earthquake

Front

What could people do to prepare for an earthquake without needing other materials? Options: Strap your pets and children to the walls., Move heavy items to the floor or to low shelves., Use putty or wax to prevent small objects from sliding., Place breakable objects on the top level of cabinets.

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Move heavy items to the floor or to low shelves.