Natural Hazards Data

This map provides historical data on storm surges associated with hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. A storm surge is a rise of water that can be as high as 5 meters or more. To protect citizens from storm surges, cities sometimes build levees, walls that can hold back the water. Using the information provided, which city would most likely be able to protect its citizens with a levee that is only 3 meters in height?

• Galveston

• Lake Charles

• New Iberia

• Bay Saint Louis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Topeka, Kansas

• Orlando, Florida

• Columbia, South Carolina

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The table provides data on the earthquakes recorded for four different cities over a ten year period. Assuming the data indicates patterns that will continue, which city will most likely experience an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.0 or higher in the next year or two?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The provided map shows the location of an earthquake under the ocean. The data on the map would best support a prediction of which of the following events?

• A tsunami in Sri Lanka

• An earthquake in South Africa

• A hurricane in Somalia

• Flash floods in Madagascar

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake is? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

• Richter Scale

• Mercalli scale

• Fujita Scale

• Moment Magnitude Scale

Tornadoes occur in what other weather event?

• Snow Storm

• Thunderstorm

• Ice Storm

• Frozen Fog

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This scale is used to measure tornadoes.

• Moment Magnitude Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Richter Scale

• Enhanced Fujita Scale

What are some examples of natural hazards that can occur quickly with little or no warning?

• Earthquakes occur suddenly with little or no warning. Flash floods and tornadoes are also examples of natural hazards that can occur quickly.

• All natural hazards occur quickly with little to no warning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What resources do scientists use to predict when and where future catastrophic events may occur?

• Scientists map historic catastrophic events caused by natural processes to help predict future events. They also use current technology such as weather tracking technology, doppler radar, etc. to collect data.

• They use their Magic 8 Ball to help them predict catastrophic events.

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