Module 4 Review (7th)

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What is the most powerful severe storm?

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Hurricane

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What forms a mountain when layers of lava and volcanic ash erupt and build up?

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Volcano

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Which type of earthquake is more common: shallow or deep?

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Shallow earthquakes are more common than deep earthquakes.

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Why do hurricanes cause more general damage than tornadoes?

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Hurricanes are much bigger, last longer, and are associated with flooding due to high waves and heavy rainfall.

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What does a severe weather watch indicate?

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The conditions are right for severe weather, but it is not occurring yet.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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What are plate boundaries?

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The edges where two tectonic plates meet, often associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between a watch and a warning in severe weather terms?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather; a warning means severe weather is occurring.

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What is the role of the National Weather Service?

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To monitor weather conditions and provide warnings and forecasts to the public.