Natural Hazard

What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?

• There is currently no technology 
• Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 
• Build buildings out of renewable resources 
• Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster? 

• They are exactly the same 
• A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
• I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans 
• Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all effects of what natural hazard? 

• Tsunamis and Earthquakes
• Volcanoes and Tornados
• Hurricanes and Earthquakes
• Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.

• glacier
• landslide
• very large storm
• a movement along a fault

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What measures the waves of earthquakes?

• seismic wave
• seismograph
• seismology
• a scientist

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What do huricanes often bring?

• snow
• flooding
• an eye
• southern moving wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does the Pacific Tsunami Warning System use to detect tsunamis?

• radio signals in the air
• ripples in the water
• sensors on the ocean floor
• behavior of marine animals

Which is the BEST way you can help prepare for natural disasters?

• Watch your pets for any unusual behavior.
• Always carry a pint of water with you.
• Keep the windows of your house closed at all times.
• Make an emergency supply kit with your family.

Which is true of natural hazards?

• Most natural hazards can be prevented.
• It is impossible to prepare for a natural hazard.
• Most tsunami damage happens far inland.
• Many natural hazards are caused by weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When heavy rain cannot soak into the ground, it runs over earth’s surface

• flood

• drought

• fault

• sinkhole