Natural Processes Review

Which natural hazard is a great sea wave produced by an earthquake or volcanic eruption?

• flood

• tsunami

• earthquake

• landslide

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Which natural process is the flowing or even overflowing of water onto land?

• flood

• tsunami

• earthquake

• volcano

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Which natural disaster occurs when tectonic plates shift suddenly, releasing stored energy?

• flood

• tsunami

• earthquake

• volcano

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Which natural process is a mixture of hot rocks, magma, and ash that explodes through cracks in the Earth's surface?

• flood

• tsunami

• earthquake

• volcano

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Which of the follow is NOT a way to reduce the impact of an earthquake?

• build flexible structures

• do not build in an area where earthquakes are common

• have an early warning system

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Blocking or allowing massive amounts of water through a structure is a great way to reduce the impact of a/an ________.

• flood

• earthquake

• volcano

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Watching the news and weather reports are great ways to prepare for all natural hazards, except ______.

• earthquake

• flood

• tsunami

• volcanic eruption

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Which of the following safety suggestions applies to ALL natural hazards?

• put buildings on stilts

• build flexible structures

• have an early warning system

• have an emergency plan in place

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If rainfall from a hurricane exceeds the drainage capacity of a city, parts of that city might _________.

• tsunami

• flood

• volcanic eruptions

• earthquake

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This vocabulary term means "sources of danger".

• natural sources

• earthquake

• flood

• hazards

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