Natural Hazards Review

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster? 

• They are exactly the same 
• A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
• Hazards happen over a shorter period of time and disasters happen over a longer period of time.

• Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards

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Flooding, property damage, fatalities, and fires are all effects of what natural hazard? 

• Tsunamis and Earthquakes
• Volcanoes and Tornados
• Hurricanes and Earthquakes
• Tsunamis and Hurricanes

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Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur? 

• Communities can be notified to evacuate 
• So that we can stop them from happening again 
• So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 
• So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

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How can people mitigate human loss in the event of a tornado?

• Get below ground level or to the interior of a building

• Get to higher ground

• Evacuate a building or area

• Drive away quickly

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In the United States, hurricanes strike states along the __________ Ocean.

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

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According to the graph, the most tornadoes happened in which month?

• January

• May

• September

• November

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According to the data, which of these states had the most tornadoes in 2020?

• Mississippi

• Florida

• North Carolina

• Kansas

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Based on the data and your knowledge of science, which of these hazard mitigation strategies would most benefit communities in Mississippi?

• Flooding prevention and increased drainage.

• Early warning signals and safety structures such as basements or storm shelters.

• Trim or remove large branches and trees near homes.

• Building earthquake resistant structures.

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How can data on past hurricanes help in forecasting future events?

• By identifying patterns in hurricane paths

• By predicting the exact time of occurrence

• By determining the exact location of landfall

• By stopping hurricanes from forming

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Plan a strategy to minimize the impact of hurricanes on coastal communities.

• Build more skyscrapers along the coast.

• Develop better drainage systems and elevate buildings.

• Increase the number of boats in the area.

• Encourage more tourism during hurricane season.

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