Natural Hazards

An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.

• glacier

• landslide

• very large storm

• a movement along a tectonic plate

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What is a volcano? 

• a chemical reaction that produces fire
• a valley under the ocean
• an atmospheric condition
• an opening in Earth’s crust

What measures the waves of earthquakes?

• seismic wave
• seismograph
• seismology
• a scientist

What is a huge wave made by an underwater earthquake?

• hurricane
• tsunami

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What is a flood?

• a great flow of water over land that is usually dry
• a very large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rains

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The majority of earthquake and volcanic eruptions occur around the Pacific Ocean. This is called the 

• Ring of Fire
• North Pole
• Beehive 
• The Volcano Circle

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Which is true of natural hazards?

• Most natural hazards can be prevented.
• It is impossible to prepare for a natural hazard.
• Most tsunami damage happens far inland.
• Many natural hazards are caused by weather.

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

• Volcanic Eruption 
• Cyclone
• Earthquake
• Hurricane

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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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Which type of storm forms over water in warm air conditions?

• hurricane
• blizzard
• thunderstorm

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