Natural Hazards and Disasters

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A region in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, characterized by a horseshoe shape.

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What are common effects of tsunamis and hurricanes?

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Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires.

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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

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House Fire.

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Why is predicting natural hazards beneficial?

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It allows communities to be notified to evacuate.

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What does the Richter scale measure?

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The magnitude of an earthquake.

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Define natural hazard.

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A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is an earthquake?

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The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.