Predicting Natural Disasters

Predicting Natural Disasters

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a natural disaster?

Back

A natural disaster is a natural event that can cause significant damage, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can natural disasters be prevented?

Back

FALSE - Natural disasters cannot be prevented, but their impact can be mitigated.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A tornado is a rapidly circulating column of air that forms when warm and cold air masses collide.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument do seismologists use to measure earthquakes?

Back

Seismograph - It measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tsunami?

Back

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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