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6th - 8th Grade

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Natural Hazards Quiz 1
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the follow can cause landslides to occur?

Earthquakes

Heavy Rainfall

Loose rock and debris

Stronger winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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William received a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on his phone. What type of alerts are provided by WEA?

Weather warnings and emergency information

Daily horoscope updates

Local restaurant reviews

Fashion trends and tips

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which technologies are utilized by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and NOAA for hurricane prediction and analysis? Select up to 3.

Space Satellites

Doppler Radar

Aircraft equipped to penetrate and survey hurricanes

Seismographs for detecting oceanic wave patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which strategy can reduce the effects of drought?

Enhancing rainfall patterns

Efficient water management

Constructing more levees

Identifying flood zones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What are fire retardants and suppressants used for?

To increase the spread of fires

To communicate with the public

To slow down or halt the spread of fires

To build new roads

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What instrument do seismologists use to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Air pressure
Weather vane
Seismograph
Thermometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Engineers use innovative technologies to reduce the impact of earthquakes. One of the technologies is shown.The isolation bearings help the building retain its original shape and not collapse when the ground moves due to an earthquake. What is the impact of using this technology widely?

It helps reduce the loss of lives due to building collapses.

It helps predict an earthquake before it hits a region.

It helps make building structures earthquake-free.

It helps reduce the cost of building structures.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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