Migration and Disaster Risk in the U.S.

Which U.S. state gained millions of new residents between 2000 and 2023 despite being regularly hit by hurricanes?

• Florida

• California

• New York

• Texas

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What is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. that also experiences extreme heat?

• Phoenix

• Seattle

• Boston

• Chicago

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Which area in California has seen an influx of people despite being prone to wildfires?

• Sierra Nevada foothills

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• San Francisco

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What natural disaster knocked out power in Houston during a heat wave?

• Hurricane Helene

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Ian

• Hurricane Beryl

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According to the text, what primarily motivates Americans' decisions about where to move?

• Availability of insurance

• Potential for catastrophe

• Proximity to natural hazards

• Economic concerns and lifestyle preferences

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What has supported Americans' long-term southward shift?

• Higher wages

• Lower taxes

• Widespread use of air conditioners

• Better public transportation

What effect describes the increased exposure to natural hazards due to population growth?

• The ripple effect

• The expanding bull’s-eye effect

• The butterfly effect

• The domino effect

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Which U.S. state is not highlighted as high risk but experienced devastating flooding last year?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Vermont

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What has helped reduce disaster risk and losses despite increased potential for harm?

• Increased insurance premiums

• Higher population density

• Improvements to early warning technologies

• More frequent natural disasters

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Which area in the Carolinas is popular among retirees despite high hurricane risk?

• Charlotte

• Greenville

• Raleigh

• Myrtle Beach

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