Natural Disasters and Safety Measures

What is this natural disaster?

• Huricane

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Avalanche

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Traffic Jam

• Thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a natural disaster?

• A planned event

• An unpredictable event caused by nature

• A man made occurrence

• A scheduled activity

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What is the safest place to be during an earthquake indoors?

• In an open field

• Next to a window

• In a tall building

• Under a sturdy table or desk

Which natural disaster is characterized by the swirling funnel shape?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Volcano Eruption

What is a common precautionary measure taken before a hurricane arrives?

• Opening all windows

• Boarding up windows and doors

• Turning on all lights

• Leaving doors and windows open

What should you do during a tornado warning?

• Go outside and watch the tornado

• Drive towards the tornado to get a closer look

• Run around the neighborhood to warn others

• Stay indoors in a safe place, away from windows

What are floods?

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt.

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth.

• the escaping energy that radiates outwards to the surface of the Earth and causes the shaking of the ground

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are earthquakes?

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth

• massive waves caused by natural disasters

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

You are an engineer for a company that wants to build homes on a coastline where hurricanes frequently occur. What are some things you must consider before building in this environment?

• you could build homes out of bamboo

• You could build homes in low lying areas

• You would need to build homes that could withstand high winds. The homes would also need to withstand heavy rains and flooding.

• you could build homes right on the water's edge

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4