Which of the following effects of a volcanic explosion would be globally catastrophic?

d. The ash cloud spreading through the atmosphere

a. A landslide wiping out animals within 1 mile of the explosion

b. The mountains underneath the volcano collapsing

c. The temperature increasing in the nearby town

Which of the following sources of energy is responsible for the gradual moving and shifting of the plates of Earth’s crust?

c. Heat in the magma under the plates

b. Photosynthesis happening in plants

Why are regions that receive more solar energy more likely to develop hurricanes?

D Those regions have more ocean water evaporation.

A. Plants are more likely to thrive in those regions.

B Those regions are always located at high elevations.

C Regions that receive more solar energy are typically drier.

Lauren and Justin live in an area of Florida recently damaged by a storm surge, a large wave brought in by a hurricane. They have set out to research ways in which this can be avoided in the future. The provided map shows the buildings that were damaged and those left undamaged as a result of the storm. Based on the information from the map, one solution to protect buildings from the damage of a hurricane would be to do what?

C Plant more mangrove trees along the shore

A Build more buildings closer to the water

B Rebuild the damaged buildings quickly

D Make more space between all Buildings

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

So communities can be notified to evacuate

So we know where to start filming for movies

So that we can stop them from happening again

So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

An earthquake originating at which location would have the least impact on society?

C. under a forest area with no nearby settlements

A . under ocean water near a coastal city

B. under a field near a small town

D. under a city with a population of less than one million

A student observes the map showing the tornadoes that were reported in April of 2019. Which impact would the student most likely observe in locations with reported tornadoes?

increased damage to buildings, structures, and trees

increased soil loss and desertification

decreased access to water storage and water bodies

decreased amount of dry land near rivers and streams

Mississippi has certain requirements for the building of new structures on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico which is affected by hurricanes. One requirement is certification from an engineer or architect that the structure is designed to be securely anchored on pilings or columns in the ground. The diagram shows two possible designs for this technology. Select the two strongest explanations for how this requirement safeguards against natural hazards.

C by providing support to structures on weak soils

D by elevating structures high enough to avoid flooding

A by preventing erosion underneath structures

B by eliminating the risk of damage to structures

E by increasing the cost of building structures on beaches

A student is comparing features of different instruments that can help predict volcanic eruptions. Select the instrument that could be used most safely when a volcano is showing an increase in activity.

correlation spectomenter (COSPEC)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Volcanic eruptions can be more easily predicted than earthquakes. Scientists constantly monitor certain factors to help make predictions about volcanic eruptions. Which technological method of predicting volcanic eruptions is the most effective?

C Scientists use satellite images to monitor changes in temperature and surface features of volcanoes in remote locations.

A Scientists use pH meters to measure the acidity of groundwater and surface water near volcanoes.

B Scientists study the history of a volcano to determine when it was active and when it became dormant.

D Scientists use seismographs to measure the length and strength of earthquakes to try to determine when a volcano will become active.

A region experiences frequent earthquakes that result in property damage. Engineers are designing a building for the region that can better withstand the effects of earthquakes. Which is an essential feature that the engineers should include in their building design?

C The building should be flexible to move when the ground shakes to absorb energy.

A The building should be large to stop earthquake waves when they approach.

B The building should be tall to withstand ground shaking for a long period of time.

D The building should be built with a deep foundation to help redirect earthquake waves.

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A natural disaster in which there is a long period of dryness and water shortages is
known as a

a. Flood

b. Typhoons

c. Droughts

d. Hurricanes

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Which of the following building techniques would be most appropriate if you needed to protect
a home from the effects of flooding?

a. No basements in homes

b. Steel beams

c. Heated sidewalks

d. Storm shelter

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The map provided displays ocean surface temperatures on Earth. Hurricanes form where oceans absorb the highest amount of the Sun’s energy. Based on that information and the information from the map, the most reasonable prediction is that hurricanes will form where?

A On or near the equator

B Along the edges of continents

C Close to the North and South Poles

D Mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

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Which of the following technologies would help you PREDICT a hurricane?

a. Levee- a barrier next to a body of water

b. Warning sirens

c. Seismometers- measures movement of the earth

d. Doppler Radar

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Based on the tornado hazard and elevation maps, what is a characteristic shared by areas with frequent tornadoes?

a. Cold temperatures

b. Mountains

c. Close to oceans

d. Flat lands

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You live in the city here located on the banks of a river between a mountain and an ocean shore. Based on this location, which of these hazards might be the greatest risk for this city?

a. Flooding

b. Tornado

c. Sinkholes

d. Drought

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What kind of technology would be best for scientists monitoring tsunami threats?

buoys that measure ocean temperatures at different depths and distances

satellites in space looking for changes in ocean temperature

maps of past tsunamis and earthquakes

buoys that measure changes in water levels at different depths and distances

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E.8.9B Natural Hazards

A natural disaster in which there is a long period of dryness and water shortages is
known as a

Which of the following building techniques would be most appropriate if you needed to protect
a home from the effects of flooding?

The map provided displays ocean surface temperatures on Earth. Hurricanes form where oceans absorb the highest amount of the Sun’s energy. Based on that information and the information from the map, the most reasonable prediction is that hurricanes will form where?

Which of the following technologies would help you PREDICT a hurricane?

Based on the tornado hazard and elevation maps, what is a characteristic shared by areas with frequent tornadoes?

You live in the city here located on the banks of a river between a mountain and an ocean shore. Based on this location, which of these hazards might be the greatest risk for this city?

What kind of technology would be best for scientists monitoring tsunami threats?

A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard?

Tornados can be more damaging than a hurricane to trees in a habitat because tornados produce -

Sudden and violent movements of tectonic plates along a fault line cause _______.

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E.8.9B Natural Hazards

A natural disaster in which there is a long period of dryness and water shortages isknown as a

Which of the following building techniques would be most appropriate if you needed to protecta home from the effects of flooding?

The map provided displays ocean surface temperatures on Earth. Hurricanes form where oceans absorb the highest amount of the Sun’s energy. Based on that information and the information from the map, the most reasonable prediction is that hurricanes will form where?

Which of the following technologies would help you PREDICT a hurricane?

Based on the tornado hazard and elevation maps, what is a characteristic shared by areas with frequent tornadoes?

You live in the city here located on the banks of a river between a mountain and an ocean shore. Based on this location, which of these hazards might be the greatest risk for this city?

What kind of technology would be best for scientists monitoring tsunami threats?

A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard?

Tornados can be more damaging than a hurricane to trees in a habitat because tornados produce -

Sudden and violent movements of tectonic plates along a fault line cause _______.

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A natural disaster in which there is a long period of dryness and water shortages is
known as a

Which of the following building techniques would be most appropriate if you needed to protect
a home from the effects of flooding?