Natural Hazard Test Review

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

• Volcanic Eruption 
• Cyclone
• Earthquake
• Hurricane

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

• They are exactly the same 
• 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

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Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all effects of what natural hazard? 

• Tsunamis and Earthquakes
• Volcanoes and Tornados
• Hurricanes and Earthquakes
• Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 

• True
• False

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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What is one hazard that can be caused by a volcanic eruption?

• tornadoes
• air pollution
• weathering of rocks
• blizzards

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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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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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What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?

• There is currently no technology 
• Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 
• Build buildings out of renewable resources 
• Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 

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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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