Natural Hazards Quiz

This natural hazard can occur when people leave fires unattended.

• volcanoes

• earthquakes

• wildfires

• tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which state gets the most wildfires?

• South Carolina

• New York

• California

• Hawaii

Which state has the most volcanoes?

• North Carolina

• Alaska

• Georgia

• Washington

Which states have the most earthquakes?

• Washington & Oregon

• New York & New Jersey

• California & Alaska

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which home would best stand during a volcano?

• a wooden house

• a concrete house

• an apartment building

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How do engineers design buildings to withstand earthquakes?

• Make the buildings flexible to move with the earthquake

• Make the roof flatter and add more floors

• Increase the amount of wood used in the walls

• Use concrete instead of wood

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Most wildfires are caused by nature.

• True

• False

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This natural hazard can occur when people leave fires unattended.

• volcano

• earthquake

• wildfire

• tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This natural hazard occurs when the earth rolls or shakes.

• volcano

• earthquake

• wildfire

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This natural hazard can occur when there is an opening in Earth's surface.

• volcano

• earthquake

• wildfire

• flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2