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Transform boundaries are most likely to produce what phenomenon?

• volcanoes
• deep sea trenches
• underwater mountain ranges
• earthquakes

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Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________.

• tornadoes
• tsunamis
• lightening
• hailstorms

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What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake
• Volcano Eruption
• Tornado
• Mountain Building

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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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A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

• causes major damage and harms humans.
• poses a danger to any part of the earth.
• changes the physical features of the earth.
• impacts everyday life for humans.

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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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Which of the Texas ecoregions is effected the most by Hurricanes?

• Hill Country

• Big Bend Country

• Gulf Coast

• Panhandle Plains

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_____is the science that studies the cause, mechanic and phenomenon of earthquakes.

• Seismology

• Geology

• Geography

• Seismologist

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People who live near the coast (close to the beach) are the safest during a hurricane.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Fault movement is always associated with earthquakes. Arrange the following events how fault movements generate earthquakes. I. Once friction is overcome, the rocks suddenly slip. II. Ground suddenly moves and an earthquake occurs. III. Energy from inside the Earth is necessary to make the ground move. IV. The rocks are stuck together due to friction.

• I, II, III, IV

• II, IV, I, III

• III, IV, I, II

• IV, II, I, III

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