Unit 3 Environments and People

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True or false. Most wildfires are caused by nature.

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false

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Engineers design buildings to withstand earthquakes by

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making the building flexible to move with the earthquake

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Which home would best stand during a volcano? Options: wooden, concrete, apartment

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concrete

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Which states have the most earthquakes? Options: Washington & Oregon, New York & New Jersey, California & Alaska

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California & Alaska

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Which state has the most volcanoes?

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Alaska

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Which state gets the most wildfires? Options: South Carolina, New York, California, Hawaii

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California

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Which ocean does the Ring of Fire surround?

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Pacific

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Which natural hazard occurs when there is an opening in earth's surface?

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volcano

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Which natural hazard occurs when the earth rolls or shakes?

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earthquake

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This natural hazard can occur when people leave fires unattended.

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wildfire