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What catastrophic event would be of greatest risk to a coastal area?

• hurricane
• drought
• none of the above
• all of the above

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California, Japan, Chile, Nepal, and India have all experienced earthquakes before. What type of plate boundary must be near

• Reform
• Divergent
• Convergent
• Transform

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Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________.

• tornadoes
• tsunamis
• lightening
• hailstorms

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The area around the Pacific Ocean where lots of earthquakes and volcanoes happen is called the ____________.

• Ring of Earth
• Ring of Fire
• Ring of Stone
• Ring of Diamond

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The area around the Pacific Ocean where lots of earthquakes and volcanoes happen is called the ____________.

• Ring of Earth
• Ring of Fire
• Ring of Stone
• Ring of Diamond

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What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake
• Volcano Eruption
• Tornado
• Mountain Building

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An avalanche is an example of which process?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Volcanic Eruption

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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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Which state has had significant Earthquakes in the past? Select all that are true.

• California

• Alaska

• Michigan

• Oregon

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The Ring of Fire is an area on the Pacific Ocean rim known for _______________ activity.

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic

• Mountain formations

• Ocean trenches

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