Crash Course Natural Hazards

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Heat waves and wildfires

• Blizzards and droughts

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

What is the main difference between a natural event and a natural hazard?

• The magnitude of the event

• The impact on humans

• The frequency of occurrence

• The speed of onset

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is excluded from the category of natural hazards?

• Pollution events like oil spills

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does resilience refer to in disaster risk management?

• The system's ability to absorb shocks and maintain functioning

• The magnitude of the natural event

• The speed of onset of the event

• The frequency of occurrence of the event

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

What is the main policy objective at international, national, and sub-national levels in disaster risk management?

• Reducing the frequency of natural events

• Enhancing resilience of cities and communities

• Increasing the magnitude of natural events

• Speeding up the onset of natural events

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the importance of traditional town planning and land use in the Kathmandu Valley?

• It reduces the magnitude of natural events

• It has no impact on disaster recovery

• It fosters social resilience

• It increases vulnerability to disasters

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the main reason for the erosion of the tax base in New Orleans?

• High frequency of natural events

• Lack of community resilience

• Lack of government funding

• White flight in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s

How did the Onge tribe survive the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004?

• By taking shelter on higher ground

• By building strong levees

• By using advanced technology

• By evacuating to other countries

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is the main focus of disaster preparedness teams when assessing vulnerability?

• Implementing different strategies

• Understanding and forecasting natural events

• Learning from local residents

• Studying public perception

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main objective of resilience in disaster risk management?

• To increase the frequency of natural events

• To shift the focus from vulnerability to recovery

• To decrease the magnitude of natural events

• To speed up the onset of natural events

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3