A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

causes major damage and harms humans.

poses a danger to any part of the earth.

changes the physical features of the earth.

impacts everyday life for humans.

what can scientists measure to help predict when a volcano might erupt?

small earthquakes and gases in the air near the volcano

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a tsunami?

an underwater volcanic eruption

Tsunamis are natural hazards. Which statement about these hazards is true?

They can destroy entire villages and other structures.

They can be prevented if they are not too large.

They can never be detected before they reach land.

They can cause an underwater volcanic eruption.

During the year 2003, the number of earthquakes that occurred was higher than usual. The map shows the locations of some of these earthquakes. Which question does the information on this map help answer?

Where are earthquakes likely in the future?

How often do earthquakes happen?

When will the next earthquake happen?

What will be the strength of the next earthquake?

A hurricane was predicted and people were asked to evacuate from an area. The area experienced a strong hurricane. Which description of damage is most typical for this type of natural disaster?

many structures were damaged by flooding and wind

lightning damaged many buildings

air quality became unsafe for many people

buildings and bridges collapsed without warning

Natural hazards can cause a variety of problems. Which type of destruction can be caused only by volcanic activity? Choose the correct answer.

areas being covered by ash and concrete-like mudslides

erosion of land along coasts and rivers

sudden crumbling of buildings and chimneys

A scientist wants to track a hurricane and predict where it will go next. Which tools are best for making predictions about hurricanes?

weather balloons and seismometers

The weather has been warmer than usual in a town in California. A student wants to know if warmer weather means that an earthquake is more likely to happen. Which statement about earthquakes and weather is true?

Earthquakes and weather are not related.

Earthquakes cannot happen in cold weather.

Atmospheric conditions cause both earthquakes and weather.

The movement of tectonic plates causes both earthquakes and weather.

a chemical reaction that produces fire

What is a tropical storm?

rotating storm with low pressure at its center that can turn into a hurricane

a great flow of water over land that is usually dry

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

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

Scientists classify hurricanes by their wind speed and the amount of damage they cause. This categorization system is called the __________________________.

Safr-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Tornadoes are categorized by their estimated wind speeds and the amount of damage they cause. This categorization system is called the __________________________.

Safr-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Volcanic Eruption

Tornado

Earthquake

Hurricane

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A seismograph can be used to measure and study what?

Volcanic eruptions

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

All of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur.

True

False

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur?

Communities can be notified to evacuate

So that we can stop them from happening again

So that scientists know where to go in order to study them

So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one cause of an earthquake?

weathering by glaciers

movements along faults

deposition by moving water

tsunamis forming in the ocean

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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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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Natural Hazard Predictions

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

A seismograph can be used to measure and study what?

Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur.

Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur?

What is one cause of an earthquake?

A tsunami is...

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

One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

what can scientists measure to help predict when a volcano might erupt?

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