Earthquakes and Tsunami Hazards

A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 

• Volcano 

• Tsunami

• Flood

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Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?

• Tsunamis

• Volcanoes

• Tropical Cyclones

• Earthquakes

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A natural hazard is

• an event in nature that may have a negative effect

• an event in nature that does not impact human life

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One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

• the Ring of Fire.

• the North and South Pole.

• the United States.

• Eastern Europe.

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Tsunamis are caused by

• underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

• wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

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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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Which state has had significant Earthquakes in the past? Select all that are true.

• California

• Alaska

• Michigan

• Oregon

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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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A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.

• tsunami

• tidal wave

• hurricane

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How much more energy is released by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 on the moment magnitude scale than one with a 6.0 magnitude?

• 32 times more

• 64 times more

• 2 times more

• 20 times more

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