Studies Weekly 19

___________is when something in nature threatens to have a negative outcome on humans.

• A disaster

• A natural event

• A natural hazard

• A weather event

What is another word for “dangers of the environment”?

• hazards

• fault lines

• outcomes

• effects

Sometimes the regions people choose have built-in dangers in their _____________.

• atmosphere

• environments

• structures

• structures

Earth’s _____________can be damaged by weather.

• atmosphere

• core

• surface

• water

An ice storm is dangerous because ________________.

• the warm rain melts ice

• trees and power lines break under the extra weight of the ice

• there are long periods of time without power

• winds blow in excess of 35 mph or more

Natural disasters are extreme weather events that _______________.

• cause damage

• cause flooding

• cost lives

• cause damage AND cost lives

What type of damage occurs during an earthquake?

• Earthquakes cause snow to fall and accumulate.

• Earthquakes cause heavy rains.

• Earthquakes cause vibrations that damage roads and buildings.

• Earthquakes cause dry conditions with little rain.

Blizzards are dangerous because the wind ___________________.

• lowers the temperature

• freezes water

• causes floods

• blows the snow around

Which disaster causes the most damage?

• floods

• hurricanes

• earthquakes

• ice storms

Which is NOT a way people can stay safe from natural disasters?

• Evacuate when a large storm is predicted to occur.

• Keep extra supplies (water, food, flashlights) in case you are stuck inside for days.

• Gather as many people in your neighborhood as possible and stay with each other on the streets.

• Stay away from windows or open areas that may not be safe.