Natural Hazards

An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.

• glacier

• landslide

• very large storm

• a movement along a fault

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What is a volcano? 

• a chemical reaction that produces fire

• a valley under the ocean

• an atmospheric condition

• an opening in Earth’s crust

What measures the waves of earthquakes?

• seismic wave

• seismograph

• seismology

• a scientist

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard?

• Volcanic Eruption 

• Cyclone

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

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Which statement is true of earthquakes?

• All of them can be prevented.

• Weak ones can be prevented.

• Some of them can be prevented.

• None of them can be prevented.

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Carlos's family lives close to an active volcano. What is the best way that he and his family can reduce the impact of an eruption and stay safe?

• Listen to the local news and follow evacuation instructions.

• Always wear masks to cover their mouths.

• Protect their home with lava-proof building materials.

• Evacuate when they see a lava flow reaching their home.

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What is one hazard that can be cause by a volcanic eruption?

• tornadoes

• air pollution

• weathering of rocks

• blizzards

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A spinning windstorm that forms over warm waters in the tropical zone is a...

• volcano.

• tornado.

• tidal wave.

• tropical cyclone. 

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What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?

• There is currently no technology 

• Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 

• Build buildings out of renewable resources 

• Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 

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When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe?

• Volcano

• Drought

• Wildfire

• Meteor

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