Science: Natural Hazards

An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.

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

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What is a volcano? 

• a chemical reaction that produces fire
• a valley under the ocean
• an atmospheric condition
• an opening in Earth’s crust

What is a huge wave made by an underwater earthquake?

• hurricane
• tsunami

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What do huricanes often bring?

• snow
• flooding
• an eye
• southern moving wind

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Hot fluid or semifluid material below or within the earth's crust from which lava and other igneous rock is formed on cooling.

• lava

• magma

• hot coals

• fire

The sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.

• avalanche

• mudslide

• landslide

• water slide

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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Carlos's family lives close to an active volcano. What is the best way that he and his family can reduce the impact of an eruption and stay safe?

• Listen to the local news and follow evacuation instructions.

• Always wear masks to cover their mouths.

• Protect their home with lava-proof building materials.

• Evacuate when they see a lava flow reaching their home.

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What is one hazard that can be cause by a volcanic eruption?

• tornadoes

• air pollution

• weathering of rocks

• blizzards

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Kate wants to buy a house. She does not want to buy a house in an area where earthquakes and flooding are common. Which information would help her most in choosing where to buy a house?

• a map that includes elevation of land and location of faults

• a map that shows typical rainfall and location of volcanic activity

• a graph of the number of earthquakes and floods in the last ten years

• a graph of how much damage is caused by earthquakes compared with floods