Natural Hazards

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Which type of storm forms over water in warm air conditions?

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hurricane

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Which type of storm forms over land in warm air conditions?

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thunderstorm

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A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

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Earthquake 

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A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called...

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Hurricane

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A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...

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Tornado 

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What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?

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Flood

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When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? Options: Volcano, Drought, Wildfire, Meteor

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Volcano

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Hurricanes typically form over...

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warm ocean water.

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Where are hurricanes most likely to do the most damage?

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Near the coast

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Where do hurricanes form?

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Over the ocean