Natural Disasters

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What do tornadoes and hurricanes have in common?

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They both involve strong winds.

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What's the biggest danger posed by thunderstorms?

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Being struck by lightning.

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What's the major difference between hurricanes and winter storms?

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Winter storms are associated with extreme cold; hurricanes are tropical storms.

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What can you infer about tsunamis from their Japanese name?

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They do a lot of damage to harbors.

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Which natural disaster has hit in this location? A tornado, A tsunami, A hurricane, A drought

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A drought

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What does "meteorological" mean?

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related to the weather

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What is the most common cause of tsunamis?

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underwater earthquakes

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Which of the following would cause the greatest reduction of wildfires? A decrease in lightning storms, An increase in rainfall, A decrease in average wind speed, Preventing people from visiting wildfire-prone areas

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Preventing people from visiting wildfire-prone areas

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If a natural disaster resulted in your area being evacuated, what would you have to do?

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Move to another area.

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Which of the following items is a key part of a ready kit?

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