Natural Disasters Pre-test

Natural disasters can be prevented.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

True or False: Plant and animal life can be affected by a natural disaster.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

BEFORE a wildfire, what should homeowners do to protect their property?

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

• Secure all heavy furniture to the floor

• Clear dry brush/ vegetation away from the home

A volcano has recently erupted near your home, what should you do to protect your family?

• Cover ventilation openings and seal doors and windows

• Move to higher ground

• Secure all heavy furniture

• Avoid dangerous flood waters

True or False: A tsunami is typically caused by earthquakes.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

"Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire. Consider the danger to pets and livestock."

Which catastrophic event would this strategy most apply to?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Wildfire

When will the risk of wildfires increase?

• Little amounts of precipitation, less wind

• Little amounts of precipitation, more wind

• High amounts of precipitation, more wind

"If you are in a car or outdoors and cannot get to a building, cover your head and neck with your arms and cover your body with a coat or blanket, if possible."

Which catastrophic event does this strategy most apply to?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

BEFORE a hurricane, what should be done to mitigate the damage?

• Move to higher ground/ higher elevation

• Go outside to watch where the hurricane is moving

• Go to the basement and stay put

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this?

• blizzard

• avalanche

• landslide

• drought

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2