Natural Hazard & Preparing FLASHCARD

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A natural event such as a flood that causes great damage is called a ___.

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natural hazard

Front

Which natural hazard often causes another natural hazard? Options: a. An earthquake often causes a drought., b. A forest fire often causes a flood., c. A tornado often causes a hurricane., d. A hurricane often causes a flood.

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A hurricane often causes a flood.

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An earthquake causes _______that are strongest near the center.

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Vibrations

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Which natural hazard might cause a landslide when the ground shakes? Options: a. pollution, b. forest fire, c. tornado, d. earthquake

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earthquake

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Which is a funnel cloud that causes damage on land? Options: a. hurricane, b. thunderstorm, c. cloud, d. tornado

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tornado

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Flash floods are floods that happen with a _____ rise in water level.

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very fast

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A large storm that forms over an ocean is called a _____.

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hurricane

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A storm with lots of snow, cold temperatures, and strong winds is called a _____.

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blizzard

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Wildfires can occur from_______ in the forest.

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lightning strikes

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A tornado is an example of a _____

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natural hazard