ESS3.B Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a geological natural hazard?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Underwater earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Explain how hurricanes can impact coastal communities.

• They cause minor wind disturbances.

• They can lead to significant flooding and property damage.

• They only affect marine life.

• They have no impact on human activities.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a common mitigation strategy for earthquakes?

• Building levees

• Constructing earthquake-resistant buildings

• Planting trees

• Creating artificial lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Describe one way in which technology is used to predict volcanic eruptions.

• By measuring ocean temperatures

• By monitoring seismic activity

• By observing cloud patterns

• By tracking animal migrations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which natural hazard is most likely to result from prolonged heavy rainfall?

• Earthquake

• Drought

• Flood

• Wildfire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Identify a key impact of drought on agriculture.

• Increased crop yield

• Soil erosion

• Waterlogging

• Crop failure

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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How can communities mitigate the impact of floods?

• By building dams and levees

• By increasing deforestation

• By constructing more roads

• By reducing water usage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the role of satellite technology in predicting hurricanes?

• It measures soil moisture levels.

• It tracks the movement and development of storm systems.

• It monitors animal behavior.

• It records ground temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a biological natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Epidemic

• Landslide