Severe Weather and Natural Disasters in FL

Quiz
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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30 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to rate the intensity of hurricanes. A table is provided.
Trees with deeper roots will only be knocked down by winds of 120 miles per hour or higher. If a hurricane is able to knock down one of these trees, we can conclude that the pressure associated with this hurricane would be which of the following?
No higher than 920 millibars
In the range of 950 millibars or less
Between 979 and 965 millibars
At least 980 millibars, probably higher
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes an action that would best help people prepare for a natural disaster?
Learning the evacuation routes that will be used during a hurricane
Applying sunscreen after spending several hours outside on a summer day
Seeking shelter under a tree when there is a severe thunderstorm
Building campfires only when the weather is dry and windy
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 information from the map, one solution to protect buildings from the damage of a hurricane would be to do what?
Build more buildings closer to the water
Rebuild the damaged buildings quickly
Plant more mangrove trees along the shore
Make more space between all buildings
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ms. Gonzalez is planning a class trip to the beach. Which of the following will NOT help her class protect themselves from sun exposure?
Wearing hats and shirts with long sleeves
Planning the trip on a cloudy day instead of a sunny day
Remaining in the shade when the sun is highest
Applying sunscreen early and often
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a tsunami?
a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.
a series of ocean waves.
a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.
when magma rises through the Earth's surface.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The rush of water that is caused by powerful winds is called
drought
storm surge
tsunami
thunderstorm
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A long period of scarce rainfall or dry weather is known as
flood
desert pavement
drought
famine
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