Hazard Day 3: Fires and Tsunamis

Which other natural hazard is closely connected to fire risk?

• Blizzards

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Drought

Examine: Tsunamis are most likely to occur at locations along the Ring of Fire. Why?

• The Ring of Fire is a region with many active volcanoes.

• The Ring of Fire is located near the equator.

• The Ring of Fire has a lot of rainfall.

• The Ring of Fire is a popular tourist destination.

Infer: Which other natural hazards are most closely connected to tsunamis?

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Drought

Investigate: Is it possible to predict a tsunami? If so, how?

• Yes, by monitoring ocean waves.

• Yes, by tracking earthquake activity.

• No, tsunamis cannot be predicted.

• Yes, by observing weather patterns.

Which ocean is the Ring of Fire located around?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What type of geological feature is commonly found in the Ring of Fire?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Volcanoes

• Rivers

What is a common consequence of underwater earthquakes in the Ring of Fire?

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

Match the following

• Earthquake

• When Magma beneath the Earth's crust heat and pressure builds and it pushes out

• Tornado

• Huge waves of water that crash on shore after under water disturbances

• Volcano

• A small storm formed over land that usually only last for a few minutes

• Hurricane

• Huge Spinning storm that form over warm ocean water

• Tsunami

• Happens when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A ​ (a)   can start by lightning or a camper forgetting a fire.

• Volcano
• Tornado
• Drought
• wildfire

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What causes tsunamis?

• whales
• wind
• earthquakes
• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2