Natural Hazards

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Topeka, Kansas

• Orlando, Florida

• Columbia, South Carolina

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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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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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Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?

• Tsunamis
• Volcanoes
• Tropical Cyclones
• Earthquakes

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

• the Ring of Fire.
• the North and South Pole.
• the United States.
• Eastern Europe.

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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.

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Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:

• Cause the most damage

• Tend to last longer

• Are easier to predict

• Cannot be prevented

When and where is a wildfire most likely to happen?

• Nevada, during a summer drought

• The Midwest, in spring-time

• Massachusetts, on a rainy autumn day

• Australia, during a mild winter

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When something "spreads like wildfire," that means:

• It’s very destructive

• It spreads quickly

• It’s extremely hot

• It’s unpredictable