Natural Hazards

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural hazard is a natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.

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What is a forecast in the context of natural hazards?

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A forecast is a claim about the probability of an event occurring.

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Rank the following hazards from most to least time to prepare: Hurricane, Flood, Tornado, Earthquake.

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Hurricane, Flood, Tornado, Earthquake.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rotating column of air reaching from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What characterizes a drought?

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A drought is a continuous period of dry weather when an area gets less than its normal amount of rain, which can last months or even years.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock underground.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is an intense, rotating oceanic weather system with sustained winds.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic explosion.

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What is the difference between a warning and a watch in natural hazards?

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A warning indicates that a hazard is imminent or occurring, while a watch means conditions are favorable for the hazard to occur.