Midterm Review: Natural Disasters

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, often caused by geological events such as earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are microbursts?

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Microbursts are powerful downdrafts that affect an area of less than 3 kilometers, often associated with severe thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the Fujita scale?

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The Fujita scale is a scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What does an EF 2 tornado indicate?

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An EF 2 tornado is categorized as strong, with wind speeds between 111-135 mph.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What level on the Fujita scale corresponds to incredible damage?

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F5 level corresponds to incredible damage and wind speeds of 261 mph or more.

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How does the Fujita scale measure a tornado's intensity?

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The Fujita scale measures a tornado's intensity by analyzing the damage it has done and matching that to wind speeds.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2