Natural Disasters

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...

• dormant and inactive.
• extreme and unpredictable.
• scary!
• faster than usual. 

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A tsunami is...

• 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. 

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Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

• movement of tectonic plates.
• tsunamis.
• volcanic activity. 
• underground collapses. 

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Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

• Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.
• Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.
• Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.
• Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.

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Of the four natural hazards listed, which is the hardest to predict?

• Tsunamis

• Volcanoes

• Tropical Cyclones

• Earthquakes

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A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

• causes major damage and harms humans.
• poses a danger to any part of the earth.
• changes the physical features of the earth.
• impacts everyday life for humans.

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Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:

• Cause the most damage

• Tend to last longer

• Are easier to predict

• Cannot be prevented

When and where is a wildfire most likely to happen?

• Nevada, during a summer drought

• The Midwest, in spring-time

• Massachusetts, on a rainy autumn day

• Australia, during a mild winter

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When something "spreads like wildfire," that means:

• It’s very destructive

• It spreads quickly

• It’s extremely hot

• It’s unpredictable