Elevate Science Earth's Natural Hazards

Which natural hazard is caused from an underwater earthquake?

• waterspout

• mass wasting

• volcanic eruption

• tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A natural process and event that is a potential threat to human life and property.

• Natural hazard
• Natural disaster
• Recovery
• mitigation

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An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.

• glacier
• landslide
• very large storm
• a movement along a fault

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What is a volcano? 

• a chemical reaction that produces fire
• a valley under the ocean
• an atmospheric condition
• an opening in Earth’s crust

What measures the waves of earthquakes?

• seismic wave
• seismograph
• seismology
• a scientist

What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?

• There is currently no technology 
• Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 
• Build buildings out of renewable resources 
• Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard? 

• Volcanic Eruption 
• Cyclone
• Earthquake
• Hurricane

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Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 

• True
• False

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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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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