Natural Hazards

Monica is an engineer working on new technology to help cure a rare disease. What two subjects does she need to be knowledgeable in to be successful at her job?

• Spelling

• Mathematics

• Grammar

• Science

Ross is a seismologist. How does he help to prevent damage during natural disasters?

• He uses a tiltmeter to detect potential volcanic eruptions

• He uses buoys to tell how high water levels are in the ocean

• He uses a seismometer to predict earthquakes

• He uses a doppler radar to predict the weather patterns for an area

Phoebe wants to go skiiing in Colorado. What device might be nearby to help prevent large avalanches?

• tiltmeter

• buoy

• seismometer

• avalauncher

Chandler is a meteorologist who predicts the local weather news on channel 4. What device does he use to help him do his job?

• DART

• bouys

• doppler radar

• avalauncher

Rachel is a geologist who studies the activity of Hawaii's active volcanoes. What device would she use to predict a potential volcanic eruption?

• tiltmeter

• avalauncher

• buoy

• DART

Marcel is a game warden who works for the Louisiana wildlife and fisheries. What floating device might he use to collect data in the bayous and marshes?

• avalauncher

• tiltmeter

• buoy

• seismograph

What natural hazard might affect people who live on island countries out in the ocean?

• avalanches

• tsunamies

• volcanic eruptions

• flooding

What does the acronym "DART" stand for?

• Deep Water Detection Receptical

• Deep ocean assessment and reporting of tsunamis system

• Dangerous area run away today

• Don't pick this answer.

What type of natural hazard does DART help to detect and collect data on?

• avalanches

• floods

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool
• Warm
• Cold
• Hot