Weather Hazards

Which natural hazard often causes another natural hazard?

• An earthquake often causes a drought.

• A forest fire often causes a flood.

• A tornado often causes a hurricane.

• A hurricane often causes a flood.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which natural hazards might cause a landslide when the ground shakes?

• pollution

• forest fire

• tornado

• earthquake

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Which is a funnel cloud that causes damage on land?

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• cloud

• tornado

What is a natural hazard?

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A _______________ protects buildings and structures from lightning strikes.

• levee

• lightning rod

• floodwall

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To help prevent the risk of___________________ , workers will clear the dead wood and underbrush from a forest that is at risk.

• wildfire

• tornado

• earthquake

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A_______________ is a temporary wall built to prevent flooding in an area.

• Levee

• Lightning Rod

• Floodwall

What is a natural hazard that is possible where you live?

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Name a natural hazard. What can you do to be protected during this event?

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A large storm that forms over an ocean is called a _____.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tsunami

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