What happens to the environment during a volcanic eruption?

Ash and lava can cover the land.

The temperature becomes cooler.

During heavy rains, landslides cause severe damage to roads and houses in mountainous regions. Which solution can help reduce damage from landslides?

More trees should be planted to stop the mass movement of rocks and soil.

People should build more houses in mountainous regions.

Houses in mountainous regions should be empty during heavy rains.

Houses should be built using wood rather than concrete.

A student observes grass growing on a hill where construction is occurring. What is the best explanation for why the construction company would plant grass on a hill?

Grass prevents the soil from washing away.

Grass provides oxygen for the soil.

Grass brings animals to the hillside.

Which solution would help reduce the impacts of earthquakes?

Construct buildings with strong, deep foundations.

Construct houses close to each other.

The student thinks about a solution to decrease the impacts of landslides. Which solution would decrease the impacts of landslides the most ?

Plant more vegetation in hilly areas to keep soil from washing away.

Ban all human activities near hilly areas.

Build dams to change the flows of the rivers and streams.

Move animal populations to safer areas.

A certain school is beside a river that will overflow during heavy rains. The water from the river will sometimes come through the lunchroom doors and form small puddles. What is the best option to protect the lunchroom floors?

use sandbags or flood barriers outside doors to keep water from entering

build a new school away from the river

build a wall around the entire river so that it cannot flood

stop the rain so the river cannnot flood

What is one way to reduce the impact of wildfires?

Create firebreaks to stop the spread.

What is a solution to make buildings safer during earthquakes?

Use stronger materials and designs.

Use more glass in construction.

How can we protect ourselves from volcanic eruptions?

Have evacuation plans and emergency kits.

What is one way to prevent flood damage?

Construct levees and flood barriers.

Build homes in flood-prone areas.

Why is it important to have emergency plans for natural hazards?

To keep people safe and prepared.

To make hazards happen more often.

What can communities do to prepare for wildfires?

Clear dry vegetation and create safety zones.

Leave dry leaves and branches around.

How can technology help reduce the impact of earthquakes?

By designing earthquake-resistant buildings.

By predicting the exact time of earthquakes.

By making earthquakes stronger.

How can planting trees help prevent landslides?

Tree roots hold the soil together.

Trees make the ground slippery.

Which design most likely can reduce the damage of flooding to the house?

build a barrier around the house to stop the water

curved walls, so the water rolls off the house

dig large holes all around the house to catch water

build a two-level house instead of a one-level house

Plans are made to build a new neighborhood in the middle of the mountain. A square on the diagram marks the new neighborhood's location. Which three solutions will best reduce the threat of landslides in a new neighborhood?

Place pipes under the new neighborhood to drain the water away

Use machines to make the stream flow away from the house

Add plants that have wide and deep root systems

Form a hill at the bottom of the slope

Build smaller houses to resist a landslide

Volcanic eruptions can affect our environment. Which three of the following best describe the effects of volcanic eruptions?

gives nutrients to plants over time

Design: Natural Hazards

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A naturally occurring event that may have a negative effect on people or the environment is called a _.

natural disaster

experience

severe weather warning

natural hazard

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these natural disasters can humans prevent or eliminate?

tsunamis

earthquakes

volcanoes

humans cannot prevent natural disasters

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How do wildfires affect the environment?

They make the air cleaner.

They destroy trees and habitats.

They make the soil richer.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is one way landslides can impact humans?

They create new roads.

They can block roads and damage homes.

They make the ground more stable.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How do earthquakes affect buildings?

They make buildings taller.

They can cause buildings to shake and fall.

They make buildings stronger.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can floods impact humans?

They provide more drinking water.

They can damage homes and roads.

They make the land drier.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What direct impact do volcanic eruptions have on the environment?

building of forests

decrease in the temperature of ocean water

increase in the level of oxygen in air

release of toxic gases and ash in air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Design: Natural Hazards

29 questions

A naturally occurring event that may have a negative effect on people or the environment is called a _.

Which of these natural disasters can humans prevent or eliminate?

How do wildfires affect the environment?

What is one way landslides can impact humans?

How do earthquakes affect buildings?

How can floods impact humans?

What direct impact do volcanic eruptions have on the environment?

What happens to the environment during a volcanic eruption?

Which natural event likely caused the change?

During a storm, a large wave of water can move onto the land. The map shows how high the waves that come in with storms are. People can build walls to stop the waves. Which city needs a wall that is at least 5 meters tall?

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