Natural Disasters Brainpop Flashcard

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What does 'meteorological' mean?

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Related to the weather.

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What is a key part of a disaster readiness kit?

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Items such as water, food, flashlight, batteries, and first aid supplies.

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What natural disaster is characterized by prolonged dry conditions?

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A drought.

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What is the biggest danger posed by thunderstorms?

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Being struck by lightning.

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What is the most common cause of tsunamis?

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Underwater earthquakes.

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What are the main types of meteorological disasters?

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Hurricanes, thunderstorms, blizzards.

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How can one prepare for a natural disaster?

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By creating an emergency plan and assembling a ready kit.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.

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What role do ocean temperatures play in hurricane formation?

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Warm ocean temperatures provide the energy needed for hurricanes to develop.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale used for?

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To categorize the intensity of hurricanes.