Natural Disasters Quiz 2

Climate scientists predict that hurricane intensity may increase in the future. What is the most likely cause of this trend?

• More frequent volcanic eruptions

• Decreased atmospheric pressure

• Rising sea surface temperatures

• Melting icebergs

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Why are urban areas near coastlines particularly vulnerable to hurricanes?

• They have fewer people to evacuate

• Concrete absorbs storm surge

• High population density and infrastructure increase risk

• Coastal cities are more prone to wildfires

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which technology has most improved hurricane preparedness in recent decades?

• Stronger construction materials

• Artificial cloud seeding

• Satellite and radar-based warning systems

• Use of drones for photography

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why do warmer sea surface temperatures strengthen hurricanes?

• They reduce air pressure

• They create stronger tidal waves

• They provide more heat and moisture to the storm

• They block wind shear

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which regions are most frequently impacted by hurricanes?

• Eastern USA

• Mexico

• Caribbean

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which combo best disrupts the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen)?

• Digging trenches and dropping water from helicopters

• Evacuating and wetting nearby towns

• Air quality alerts and fire alarms

• Installing sprinklers

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which factor most likely intensified a wildfire in a dry region?

• High soil moisture

• Low humidity and strong winds

• Thick snow cover

• Low CO₂ levels

Which are true about wildfires? (Select TWO)

• Wildfires can be caused by humans

• Wildfires can be caused by lightning

• Wildfires rarely affect ecosystems

• Wildfires are always natural

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What are two positive effects of wildfires?

• They burn down buildings

• Remove dead vegetation and help seeds open

• Animals die off

• Firefighters get practice

Which conditions favor tornado formation?

• Warm, moist air meeting cold, dry air

• Cold moist air meeting warm moist air

• Warm dry air meeting cold dry air

• Cool air meeting warm dry air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5