Understanding Natural Hazards and Risks

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________ is when something in nature threatens to have a negative outcome on humans.

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a natural hazard

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What is another word for "dangers of the environment?"

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hazards

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Sometimes the regions people choose have built-in dangers in their ___________.

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environments

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Earth's _______ can be damaged by weather.

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surface

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Hurricanes are dangerous with flooding because of

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storm surge

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An ice storm is dangerous because _________.

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trees and power lines break under the extra weight of the ice

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Natural disasters are extreme weather events that

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cause damage and cost lives

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Which type of damage occurs during an earthquake?

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Earthquakes cause vibrations that damage roads and buildings.

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How can people stay safe from natural disasters?

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know and follow a safety plan

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Which disaster causes the most damage? Options: floods, earthquakes, ice storms

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floods