Natural Hazards

Which can result from the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• glaciation
• erosion
• precipitation
• formation of mountains

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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

How do earthquakes and volcanoes shape land?

• weathering and erosion can change the land
• build up the land
• destroy things, but they can also build up the land
• break down the land

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What is a huge wave made by an underwater earthquake?

• hurricane
• tsunami

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What is a tropical storm?

• a great flow of water over land that is usually dry
• rotating storm with low pressure at its center that can turn into a hurricane

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What is a flood?

• a great flow of water over land that is usually dry
• a very large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rains

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What do huricanes often bring?

• snow
• flooding
• an eye
• southern moving wind

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What ways to volcanoes effect our enviornment?

• destroy plants, harm animals, pollute the air, give nutrients to plants
• destroy buildings and nature

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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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