Water, Hazards

Which natural process contributes most to the replenishment of groundwater?

• Rainwater infiltration

• Evaporation from oceans

• Flow from rivers

• Seepage from lakes

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MS.SCI.E.8.9A.7

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Urbanization

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.1

Which technology is commonly used to predict earthquakes?

• Seismograph

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.2

What is one method to improve community resilience against floods?

• Building dams

• Planting more trees

• Constructing skyscrapers

• Increasing road networks

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.3

Explain how surface water can become groundwater.

• Through evaporation

• By infiltration through soil

• By flowing into the ocean

• Through condensation

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MS.SCI.E.8.9A.7

Map the impact of hurricanes on coastal communities.

• Hurricanes cause minor disruptions.

• Hurricanes can lead to severe flooding and property damage.

• Hurricanes have no impact on coastal areas.

• Hurricanes only affect inland areas.

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.1

Compare the effectiveness of radar and satellite technology in predicting storms.

• Radar is more effective than satellite.

• Satellite is more effective than radar.

• Both are equally effective.

• Neither is effective.

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.2

Design a simple plan to protect a community from wildfires.

• Increase the number of fire stations.

• Implement Firewise construction and create firebreaks.

• Build more houses in forested areas.

• Reduce the number of fire drills.

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.3

Why is it important to understand the relationship between surface water and groundwater?

• To improve water conservation efforts

• To increase water pollution

• To reduce water availability

• To ignore water management

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MS.SCI.E.8.9A.7

Evaluate the impact of tsunamis on coastal infrastructure.

• Tsunamis have no impact on infrastructure.

• Tsunamis can destroy buildings and roads.

• Tsunamis only affect marine life.

• Tsunamis improve coastal infrastructure.

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MS.SCI.E.8.9B.1