Natural Hazards and Disasters

This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.

• Blizzard

• Drought

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth's surface happens during this.

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A fire that rages out of control in the wilderness, like forest or countryside is called a __________.

• Drought

• Wildfire

• Lightning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.

• Flood

• Drought

• Tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

These come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a funnel, or cone-shaped cloud, with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where do most earthquakes occur?

• in the center of the ocean

• in the center of continents

• along boarders between countries

• along boundaries between continents and the ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where do most volcanoes occur?

• in the center of the ocean

• in the center of continents

• along the boundaries between countries

• along boundaries between continents and the ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The picture shows four possible locations for constructing a building near a fault. Select the location that represents the safest place to construct the building.

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A long period of very dry weather.

• drought

• flood

• earthquake

• volcano

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is not considered a natural hazard?

• tornados, hurricanes

• floods, storms, tsunamis

• population decrease

• spread of a disease, meteorite

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2