Social Studies Weekly # 20

Front

South America has a history of flooding, fires, and ________________. Options: cyclones, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis

Back

earthquakes

Front

What do we call a zone in the Pacific Ocean where landmasses push against each other?

Back

the Ring of Fire

Front

What is a cyclone?

Back

storms like hurricanes, that cause flooding and severe wind damage

Front

What can earthquakes under the ocean cause?

Back

They can cause giant waves called tsunamis.

Front

The strength of a hurricane depends on the factors of temperature, wind and __________________.

Back

rainfall

Front

What are natural disasters caused by? Options: the human characteristics of a place, the physical characteristics of a place, people, temperature

Back

the physical characteristics of a place

Front

According to the map on the back page, what natural disasters are more likely to occur in South Carolina?

Back

hurricanes, storms, and tornadoes

Front

Look at the pictures of all the natural disasters. Which of the following is not considered a possible natural disaster? a drought, an earthquake, a storm, a wildfire

Back

a storm

Front

Tornadoes form over land when ________________.

Back

warm, moist air meets cool, dry air.

Front

Where are earthquakes more likely to occur? Options: in the middle of a continent, under the ocean, along the coast

Back

along the coast