Earth Processes/Natural Disasters

What is a natural disaster?

• disasters caused by natural events that can be prevented.

• disasters caused by natural events that cannot be prevented.

• disasters caused by humans that can be prevented.

• disasters caused by humans that cannot be prevented.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are floods?

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt.

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth.

• the escaping energy that radiates outwards to the surface of the Earth and causes the shaking of the ground

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are earthquakes?

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth

• massive waves caused by natural disasters

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are seismic waves?

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt

• the escaping energy that radiates outwards to the surface of the Earth and causes the shaking of the ground

• when there is a rise in water that has no place to go

• massive water waves caused by natural disasters

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What are tsunamis?

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth

• massive waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or other natural disasters

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt

• the escaping energy that radiates outwards to the surface of the Earth and causes the shaking of the ground

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a volcano?

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt

• massive waves caused by natural disasters

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

What causes floods?

• heavy rain, and melting snow

• overflowing rivers

• ocean waves

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the most common natural disaster in the world?

• hurricanes

• earthquakes

• floods

• tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

To reduce the impact of floods, people can do which of the following?

• turn around-don't cross flooded areas

• prepare an emergency kit

• build a barrier and get to higher ground

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Tsunamis can occur in all oceans or large seas.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2