Natural Hazards Flashcardizz

Front

A storm that includes an extensive amount of snow is called _____

Back

blizzard

Front

What is caused by an unusually large amount of rain?

Back

flood

Front

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called ____

Back

tsunami

Front

The data on a map showing the location of an earthquake under the ocean can predict which event?

Back

A tsunami in Sri Lanka

Front

Which city is most likely to experience an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.0 or higher in the next year or two?

Back

City Y

Front

What natural disaster is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain?

Back

hurricane

Front

What is the term for a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

earthquake

Front

What do we call a large, destructive wave that can travel across oceans?

Back

tsunami

Front

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

Back

drought

Front

What natural hazard involves the overflow of water onto land that is normally dry?

Back

flood