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Associated with transform boundaries.

• Volcanoes
• mountains
• trenches
• earthquakes

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The map shows the various ecoregions of Texas. Which ecoregion is most vulnerable to wind erosion from hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Post Oak Savannah
• Blackland Prairies
• Edwards Plateau
• Gulf Prairies and Marshes

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Fire would most affect the

• geosphere
• atmosphere
• cryosphere
• hydroshpere

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A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...

• dormant and inactive.
• extreme and unpredictable.
• scary!
• faster than usual. 

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One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

• the Ring of Fire.
• the North and South Pole.
• the United States.
• Eastern Europe.

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In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?

• The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.

• Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.

• Both areas are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.

• Both areas are on the boundary of active plates, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.

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_________ helps to reduce the impacts of natural disasters.

• A volcanologist
• A seismologist
• Science and engineering
• All of the above

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A catastrophic event that occurs when plates underneath the earth's surface move and create a seismic activity that can cause extensive damage to roads and structure from violent shaking. Landscapes may change due to his.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

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Smallest rock fragment the size of dust, explodes from a volcano during an explosive eruption. Creates a cement mixture in your lungs, cause roofs to collapse, & damage car and plane engines

• volcanic ash

• volcanic cinders

• volcanic bombs

• pyroclastic flow

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What happens when land that is usually dry gets submerged under water?

• snow

• flood

• wind

• rainbow

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