Natural Hazards Unit Test Review

1. How is a tsunami different than a regular wave?

• Tsunamis are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon, while regular ocean waves are caused by wind.
• Tsunamis only occur in deep ocean waters, while regular ocean waves are found in shallow coastal areas.
• Tsunamis are typically generated by undersea earthquakes, whereas regular ocean waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
• Tsunamis are formed in lakes and rivers all over the world, but regular waves are only in the ocean.

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2. What safety measure is recommended during a tsunami warning?

• Seek higher ground immediately.
• Drive towards the coast to assess the situation.
• Take a boat to ride the waves safely.
• Find an interior room with no windows and ride it out.

3. Where do earthquakes most commonly occur?

• Along the coastal reefs.
• At the edges of tectonic plates, along plate boundaries.
• In areas with high elevation, such as mountain ranges.
• Only in regions with active volcanoes.

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4. Earthquakes can be responsible for triggering other natural disasters.

• True
• False

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5. Explain the difference between magma and lava.

6. When a volcano erupts it has little to no impact on the local weather or climate.

• True
• False

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9. In which climate conditions are landslides most likely to occur?

• Arid (dry) climates
• Tropical climates with heavy rainfall
• Polar climates with snow and ice
• Mild, temperate climates

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11. What are the potential impacts of hurricanes? (Check all that apply.)

• storm surges
• tornadoes
• earthquakes
• heavy rain and wind
• tsunami

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12. What is the main factor that determines the strength of a tornado?

• Temperature
• Humidity
• Air Pressure
• Wind Speed

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16. Which of the following is an example of human-made flood control measure?

• Planting trees along river banks
• Constructing levees and dams
• Creating wetlands
• Encouraging natural river flow

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