Natural Disasters

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What is a storm surge?

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The number of feet the ocean rises above normal high tide during a hurricane.

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What does the Saffir-Simpson scale measure?

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It includes storm surge, damage, and wind speed.

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What is an earthquake?

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The moving of the Earth's crust out from an epicenter like ripples.

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What are hurricanes?

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Giant storms that begin at sea and sometimes crash into land.

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Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

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Car accident.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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Hurricanes are large storms that form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, more intense storms that form over land.

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What causes a storm surge?

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Strong winds from a hurricane push ocean water toward the shore, causing the water level to rise.

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What is the Richter scale?

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A scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.