G4 - L1 - Tectonic Hazards

A tsunami is a massive wave that can cause serious damage if it reaches land. Rearrange the steps of a tsunami formation in the correct order.

1) Large ocean waves slow down and increase in height as they reach the coast.

2) Two tectonic plates slide past each other underwater, causing a large movement of water.

3) Large ocean waves move in all directions away from the shifting plates.

4) Large ocean waves form.

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 3, 4, 1

• 2, 4, 3, 1

• 4, 2, 3, 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Natural hazards cannot be stopped by humans, but there are things people can do to be better prepared for them. What can people do to reduce the impact of an earthquake? Select 2 answers.

• install air filters in their homes

• reinforce building foundations

• add extra support to roofs

• attach bookshelves to walls

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Natural hazards cannot be stopped by humans, but there are things people can do to be better prepared for them. What can people do to reduce the impact of a volcanic eruption? Select 2 answers.

• install air filters in their homes

• reinforce building foundations

• add extra support to roofs

• attach bookshelves to walls

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Use the diagram to answer the question. The diagram shows an earthquake happening. At which point on the diagram did the earthquake most likely start? The earthquake most likely started at point ______.

• B

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The Ramirez family lives in a large city that is 140 miles away from the San Andreas Fault. They experienced a M5.1 earthquake. Circle the words to complete the sentences.

• buildings to rattle

• buildings to crumble

• a tsunami to form

• books to fall off shelves

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The diagram is a representation of the San Andreas Fault. This earthquake was caused by the stress released due to the (continuous movement / overflow of water / landslide) along the fault.

• continuous movement

• overflow of water

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The Modified Mercalli Scale shows ratings of various earthquakes. An earthquake happened in the large city where the Johnson family lives. A bookcase fell and some dishes were broken in the kitchen. Which rating of earthquake did the Johnson family experience?

• M2.2

• M3.0

• M5.1

• M9.0