Geohazards

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A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard? Tsunami, Cyclone, Hurricane, Drought

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Tsunami

Front

In Georgia and much of the southeastern United States, heavy rainfall often comes from _____________ and tropical storms.

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hurricanes

Front

What geohazard is the city of Tokyo, Japan preparing for by investing millions of dollars to preserve sand dunes on beaches, build seawalls, and design trenches to divert seawater?

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Tsunami

Front

This hazard is caused by the chemical dissolution process in sandstone or chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks that causes erosion of the soil beneath the ground.

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sinkhole

Front

Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault causing tectonic movement, causing what natural hazard?

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Earthquake

Front

Which is the BEST way you can help prepare for natural disasters? Options: Watch your pets for any unusual behavior., Always carry a pint of water with you., Keep the windows of your house closed at all times., Make an emergency supply kit with your family.

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Make an emergency supply kit with your family.

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Which is a sign of an impending landslide? Options: Utility posts, trees, gates and walls of buildings tilt., Utility lines underground breaks, Bulging ground appears., all of these.

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all of these.

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Landslide may be triggered by rain or ground shaking due to earthquakes.

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TRUE

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A disaster when there is no rain for a long time and everything is dry.

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drought

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A disaster when a lot of snow moves quickly down a mountain.

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avalanche