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WorksheetsNatural Hazards & Prevention
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
During the year 2003, the number of earthquakes that occurred was higher than usual. The map shows the locations of some of these earthquakes.
Which question does the information on this map help answer?
How often do earthquakes happen?
When will the next earthquake happen?
Where are earthquakes likely in the future?
What will be the strength of the next earthquake?
A hurricane was predicted and people were asked to evacuate from an area. The area experienced a strong hurricane. Which description of damage is most typical for this type of natural disaster?
lightning damaged many buildings
air quality became unsafe for many people
buildings and bridges collapsed without warning
many structures were damaged by flooding and wind
Which event can produce an earthquake?
the crash of tsunamis against a shoreline
convection of hot rock deep within the mantle
movement of tectonic plates along a boundary
the violent shaking of sections of the lithosphere
Which seismogram represents a city that is far from the epicenter of an earthquake?
New York, NY
Nome, Alaska
Guadalajara, Mexico
Tornadoes happen in which states?
Iowa
Florida
Oklahoma
All of the above
Which natural disaster cannot be caused by shifts in tectonic plates?
Tsunami
Avalanche
Earthquake
Hurricane
How can you prevent a natural hazard becoming a disaster?
Avoid unnecessary ricks
Plan ahead and keep an emergency kit on hand
Follow the advice of local authorities
All of the above
barometer
rain gauge
weather radar
wind vane
