Natural Hazards

Front

The center of a hurricane is called the ______.

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eye

Front

Which natural hazard is measured using the Richter Scale?

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Earthquakes

Front

An area of North America that experiences hundreds of tornadoes each year is known as ______.

Back

Tornado Alley

Front

Tall, cone-shaped mountains in which layers of lava alternate with layers of ash are called ______.

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Composite volcano

Front

True or False: Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur.

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False

Front

What is the term for a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud?

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Tornado

Front

What scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?

Back

Fujita Tornado Scale

Front

What is the term for a large, destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?

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Tsunami

Front

What natural hazard is characterized by the sudden shaking of the ground?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down by natural forces?

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Weathering