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WorksheetsNatural Hazards- Study Guide Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the name of the volcanic hazard that is formed when hot ash and rocks flow out of a volcano and along the ground at fast speeds?
magma
tsunami
ash cloud
pyroclastic flow
What hazards are associated with the ash formed during a volcanic eruption?
bombs
lava flow
acid rain
debris avalanche
What can scientists conclude from studying data about the average number of tornadoes in each state?
Tornadoes are more likely to occur on the west coast.
Tornadoes are more likely to occur in the interior of the continent.
Tornadoes are more likely to occur near large bodies of water.
Tornadoes are more likely to occur in areas with the most precipitation.
A scientist is reviewing data to help her make predictions about storms. Check the answers of the questions she should ask to decide whether a storm should be classified as a tornado.
Did the storm form over water or land?
Did the storm last for a few minutes or a few days?
Did the storm occur near a fault or near a mountain?
Did the storm cause destruction of homes and trees?
Did the funnel cloud touch the ground or stay in the atmosphere?
Is Austraila part of the Ring of Fire?
yes
no
Is Krakatoa part of the Ring of Fire?
yes
no
Is Mt. St. Helen's part of the Ring of Fire?
yes
no
Is the eastern coast of South America part of the Ring of Fire?
yes
no
Tornadoes result from differences in air pressure and temperature.
True
False
Tornadoes can last for several days and travel hundreds of kilometers.
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False
Tornadoes are more common in some places than others.
True
False
Tornadoes can be studied using Doppler radar that can be moved close to storm cells.
True
False
This map shows the average number of tornadoes that occurred in the month of June in California, Missouri, and Texas from 1989 to 2013. Predict how likely a tornado is to occur in June in California (CA).
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This map shows the average number of tornadoes that occurred in the month of June in California, Missouri, and Texas from 1989 to 2013. Predict how likely a tornado is to occur in June in Texas (TX).
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This map shows the average number of tornadoes that occurred in the month of June in California, Missouri, and Texas from 1989 to 2013. Predict how likely a tornado is to occur in June in Missouri (MO).
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What is the Likelihood (1 to 5) of Hawaii experiencing an earthquake?
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What is the Likelihood (1 to 5) of Washington experiencing an earthquake?
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What is the Likelihood (1 to 5) of California experiencing an earthquake?
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What is the Likelihood (1 to 5) of Alaska experiencing an earthquake?
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What is the Likelihood (1 to 5) of Nevada experiencing an earthquake?
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A scientist is studying earthquakes. She looks at __________ and data about frequency of earthquakes.
historical observations
personal stories
Many lives may be saved when scientists can predict a flash flood. Identify the conditions that could cause a flash flood. Check all that apply.
Heavy rain has fallen in an area over a short period of time.
A tropical storm started on the East coast.
The northwest had heavy snow that is melting.
Weather forecasters have predicted rain in the area.
A natural hazard can be a ___________________ ___________________ if it causes widespread injury, death, or property damage.
natural catasrophe
disaster watch
super storm
natural disaster
Geologic hazards include:
thunderstorms and hurricanes
Lightning and tornadoes
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
tsunami and hurricanes
Is there a correlation between historic earthquake locations and earthquake hazard level. Choose the best reply.
Yes, the East coast has had the most earthquakes and are likely to have more in the future.
No, the West coast has the most, but the likelihood of more is slim.
Yes, the East & west coast have had the most earthquakes and are likely to have more in the future.
Yes, the West coast has had the most earthquakes and are likely to have more in the future.
Which of the methods currently being researched to solve the drought in California might actually create another environmental problem that must be solved?
desalination
fog catching
cloud seeding
wastewater recycling
What factors most limit scientists when designing solutions to the drought in California? Check the letters of all the correct answers.
working around the varying, rugged landscape of California
developing a plan that could be built in any part of California
determining an efficient solution that does not require too much energy
planning around weather conditions that are favorable for implementing solutions
relying on a large number of workers to construct the different plans that have been developed
Scientists have proposed possible solutions to the drought in California. However, there are factors that can limit these solutions.
Check possible solution in the box that shows the ECONOMIC factor that limits it.
fog catchers
cloud seeding
waste water recycling
desalinization of water
Scientists have proposed possible solutions to the drought in California. However, there are factors that can limit these solutions.
Check possible solution in the box that shows the CLIMATE factor that limits it.
fog catchers
cloud seeding
waste water recycling
desalinization of water
