Earth's Natural Hazards

What is a natural hazard?

• A man-made disaster

• A natural event that can cause damage or harm

• A type of weather pattern

• A technological failure

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Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Car accident

• Power outage

• Internet failure

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movements

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

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Which natural hazard is characterized by a sudden and violent shaking of the ground?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is a tsunami?

• A large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake

• A type of volcanic eruption

• A strong windstorm

• A heavy rainstorm

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Which of the following is a method to mitigate the effects of earthquakes?

• Building stronger structures

• Planting more trees

• Increasing rainfall

• Reducing air pollution

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Which of the following is a term used for an instrument that measures wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

Which of the following is a technology used to predict earthquakes?

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

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What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Magma

• Ash

• Sediment

What is the term for molten rock that has reached Earth's surface?

• Pyroclastic Flow

• Magma

• Lahar

• Lava