Predicting Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

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

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Can natural disasters be prevented?

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

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What is a tornado?

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

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What instrument do seismologists use to measure earthquakes?

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Seismograph - It measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What are tectonic plates?

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

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What is an earthquake?

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

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What is a tsunami?

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

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, rapidly rotating column of air, while a hurricane is a large storm system with strong winds.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.