Natural hazards

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard? 

• Volcanic Eruption 
• Cyclone
• Earthquake
• Hurricane

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A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...

• dormant and inactive.
• extreme and unpredictable.
• scary!
• faster than usual. 

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A tsunami is...

• a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.
• a series of ocean waves.
• a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.
• when magma rises through the Earth's surface. 

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Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

• movement of tectonic plates.
• tsunamis.
• volcanic activity. 
• underground collapses. 

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Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

• Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.
• Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.
• Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.
• Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.

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What natural hazard caused this?

• lahar

• flooding

• tornado

• wildfire

What natural hazard caused this?

• flooding

• hurricane

• tornado

• blizzard

What natural hazard caused this?

• hurricane

• volcano eruption

• earthquake

• coastal erosion

If a wildfire is started by a cigarette, is it a natural hazard?

• No

• Yes

• Only in Yellowstone Park

• Only in the months of June, July, and August

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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