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Natural Hazards Unit Test Review

Authored by Samantha Stevenson

Science

6th Grade

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Natural Hazards Unit Test Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True
False

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5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. Explain the difference between magma and lava.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True
False

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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