Topic 5 Lesson 2 Weather Hazards

Figure 1 is showing a ____________________.

• flood

• drought

• landslide

• avalanche

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Figure 2 is showing a ____________________.

• flood

• drought

• landslide

• avalanche

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An avalanche can be described as ________________________.

• caused by heavy rain overflowing a dam

• caused by new snow piling up too quickly on a steep slope

• caused by heat reducing moisture in the air

• caused by heavy rain bombarding loose soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An drought can be described as ________________________.

• caused by heavy rain overflowing a dam

• caused by new snow piling up too quickly on a steep slope

• caused by heat reducing moisture in the air

• caused by heavy rain bombarding loose soil

An flood can be described as ________________________.

• caused by heavy rain overflowing a dam

• caused by new snow piling up too quickly on a steep slope

• caused by heat reducing moisture in the air

• caused by heavy rain bombarding loose soil

An landslide can be described as ________________________.

• caused by heavy rain overflowing a dam

• caused by new snow piling up too quickly on a steep slope

• caused by heat reducing moisture in the air

• caused by heavy rain bombarding loose soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Water can wash away sand. If the sand is protected in bags, the sand can provide a barrier against moving water.

The sandbags placed in front of the house will most likely prevent _______________________.

• avalanches

• drought

• flooding

• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Water can wash away sand. If the sand is protected in bags, the sand can provide a barrier against moving water.

The sandbags will be able to prevent ______________________

from entering the building.

• plants

• sunlight

• water

• dirt

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

The Lind family lives in a town on the East Coast of the United States. The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning.

Look at the picture of a hurricane approaching the coast of Florida.

The Lind family should prepare for what kind of hazards? Select the two that apply.

• heavy snow

• heavy winds

• heavy rain

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The Lind family lives in a town on the East Coast of the United States. The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning.

The house the Lind family lives in is behind a wall.

The wall shown in the picture will most likely protect the Lind family from a weather hazard known as ______________.

• dirt

• plants

• sunlight

• flooding

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4