Natural Hazard Predictions

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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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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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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A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard? 

• Tsunami 

• Cyclone 

• Hurricane 

• Drought 

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A seismograph can be used to measure and study what? 

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• All of the above

What is the best way to collect data from a hurricane? 

• satellite images 

• flying an airplane into the storm

• ocean buoys

• ground stations 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of these events could result from days of heavy rainfall in a hilly region?

• an earthquake

• a tornado

• a tsunami

• a mudslide

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What technology is primarily used to predict the path of a hurricane?

• Doppler radar

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

• Barometer

Which natural hazard is most likely to be predicted using satellite imagery?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary purpose of a tsunami warning system?

• To measure the height of waves

• To detect undersea earthquakes

• To predict volcanic eruptions

• To monitor weather patterns

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