Natural Hazards

Front

What is a natural hazard that involves a large amount of water covering the land?

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Flood

Front

In which location and under what conditions are wildfires most likely to occur?

Back

Arizona, during a summer drought

Front

What term describes a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

Back

Drought

Front

What geological activity is caused by movements along faults?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What natural event occurs when rivers overflow, ocean waves come on shore, snow melts too fast, or levees break?

Back

Floods

Front

What is the primary cause of drought?

Back

Insufficient rainfall over an extended period.

Front

What are the two main types of floods?

Back

River floods and flash floods.

Front

What is the term for the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that causes seismic waves?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What natural hazard is characterized by extreme heat and dry conditions, often leading to wildfires?

Back

Drought.

Front

What is the role of levees in flood management?

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Levees are structures designed to prevent floodwaters from overflowing onto land.