an event in nature that may have a negative effect

an event in nature that does not impact human life

What is a dormant volcano?

A volcano that erupted in the past and is expected to erupt again in the future.

A volcano that has not erupted for a very long time.

A volcano that scientists think cannot erupt.

A volcano that is about to erupt very soon.

Which of the following is TRUE about earthquakes?

Earthquakes happen along cracks in the earth's surface, called fault lines, and can be felt over large areas.

Earthquakes occur randomly all over the planet, so it is impossible to determine where earthquake risk is high.

Earthquakes can be accurately predicted with scientific monitoring.

Earthquakes happen along cracks in the earth's surface, called fault lines, and can only be felt near the epicenter of the quake.

Which statement BEST explains why the earth shakes during an earthquake?

Energy is released as waves that travel and interact with the earth.

Cracks in the ground radiate outward from an earthquake’s origin.

Underground volcanic activity causes the shaking.

Water rushes in through all the cracks caused by the earthquake.

Why does having lots of plants make flooding slower?

The plants absorb water (interception) so the water takes longer to reach the river

The plants cannot absorb water very fast

The plants' roots are connected to the river

During the year 2003, the number of earthquakes that occurred was higher than usual. The map shows the locations of some of these earthquakes. Which question does the information on this map help answer?

Where are earthquakes likely in the future?

How often do earthquakes happen?

When will the next earthquake happen?

What will be the strength of the next earthquake?

A hurricane was predicted and people were asked to evacuate from an area. The area experienced a strong hurricane. Which description of damage is most typical for this type of natural disaster?

many structures were damaged by flooding and wind

lightning damaged many buildings

air quality became unsafe for many people

buildings and bridges collapsed without warning

Alicia wants to buy a house. She does not want to buy a house in an area where earthquakes and flooding are common. Which information would help her most in choosing where to buy a house?

a map that includes elevation of land and location of faults

a map that shows typical rainfall and location of volcanic activity

a graph of the number of earthquakes and floods in the last ten years

a graph of how much damage is caused by earthquakes compared with floods

Natural hazards can cause a variety of problems. Which type of destruction can be caused only by volcanic activity? Choose the correct answer.

areas being covered by ash and concrete-like mudslides

erosion of land along coasts and rivers

sudden crumbling of buildings and chimneys

Which event can produce an earthquake?

movement of tectonic plates along a boundary

the crash of tsunamis against a shoreline

convection of hot rock deep within the mantle

the violent shaking of sections of the lithosphere

What conditions are likely for a tornado to form?

Severe thunderstorms form, air pressure suddenly drops, warm air rises quickly, & winds are blowing in the opposite direction

A low pressure system forms over warm water, moist air rises into it to give it energy, and has wind speeds of at least 74 mph

Potential energy builds up and suddenly released near fault zones, large vibrations move through rock or other Earth materials, and causes rocks to deform slowly over time

Unusually persistent dry weather due to a lack of precipitation and increased temperatures

Which of the following statements is true?

The number of tornadoes per year varies from year to year.

The number of tornadoes per year remains about the same.

The number of tornadoes per year is increasing each year.

The number of tornadoes per year is decreasing each year.

How are natural hazard predictions improved?

by gaining scientific understanding of hazards

guessing based off of what others think

What are examples of historical data?

effects on environment or people

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This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

Phoenix, Arizona

Topeka, Kansas

Orlando, Florida

Columbia, South Carolina

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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

Hurricane

Tornado

House Fire

Earthquake

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Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

movement of tectonic plates.

tsunamis.

volcanic activity.

underground collapses.

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Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.

Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.

Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.

Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.

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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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a type of natural hazard that includes thunderstorms, tropical storms, lightning and tornadoes.

natural disaster

geology hazard

unnatural disaster

weather hazard

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a type of natural hazard that includes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

geologic hazard

weather hazard

natural disaster

volcano emergency

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Natural Hazards

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

a type of natural hazard that includes thunderstorms, tropical storms, lightning and tornadoes.

a type of natural hazard that includes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

a fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter that flows along the ground away from a volcano

a powerful wave caused by movement of ocean water after an earthquake, landslide or a volcanic eruption

intense, rotating thunderstorms that can develop into tornadoes

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