Natural Hazards 23-24

What is the scale called that measures the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Beaufort Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

What is the cause of an earthquake?

• warm ocean waters

• tectonic plates shifting

• funnel clouds

• lack of rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the term for a giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

• Tide

• Storm Surge

• Tsunami

• Floodwave

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During which natural disaster would you experience a storm surge?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes form over land, tornadoes form over water

• Tornadoes are larger in size than hurricanes

• Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, tornadoes form over land

• Tornadoes last longer than hurricanes

Which natural hazard is characterized by a long-lasting snowstorm with strong winds and intense snowfall?

• Hailstorm

• Blizzard

• Ice storm

• Frostbite

What is the cause of landslides?

• Heavy snowfall

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main factor that contributes to the spread of wildfires?

• Snow

• Rain

• Wind

• Cold temperatures

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of floods?

• Long periods of rainfall

• Rapid snowmelt

• High tides

• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are TWO causes of tsunamis?

• drought

• underwater volcanic eruption

• underwater earthquake

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2