Grade 7 U2M2 Natural Hazards

Sometimes processes in the natural world impact people and places. These natural events sometimes cause great damage and even loss of life.

• this is a natural hazard

• this is technology

• this is the epicenter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An earthquake is a violent shaking of the earth's crust and is often followed by

• science

• aftershocks

• lots of wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This describes the wave, from the bottom/trough to the top/ crest

• attitude

• magnitude

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A volcano is an opening that allows _______ to escape from inside the earth

• height

• plate boundaries

• water

• magma

When tectonic plates collide in an earthquake, they are the ones that are called_____ on plate boundaries

• convergent

• divergent

• epicenter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is the point on the earth's surface, where the earthquake and tsunami begins.

• earthquake

• epicenter

• magnitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This measures the overall strength or size of an earthquake

• magnitude

• amplitude

• scale

During our Natural Hazards lessons, we have considered different types of _____ to help prepare and protect people from tsunamis

• tsunami

• technology

• buildings

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Topeka, Kansas

• Orlando, Florida

• Columbia, South Carolina

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2