Natural Hazards and Earthquakes

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Is a natural hazard any extreme event caused from natural processes?

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True

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Can natural hazards be prevented?

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False

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Which rating on the Richter scale would produce the most destructive earthquake? Options: 1.2, 5.3, 6.8, 8.4

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8.4

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Can volcanoes be predicted?

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Yes, they can be predicted.

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A large rotating storm that forms over warm ocean waters

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hurricane

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What is the best safety procedure that should be followed during a flood?

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move to higher ground

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Which item would you most likely not need in an emergency kit? Options: water bottle, first aid kit, warm food, canned food.

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warm food

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Earthquakes can trigger which of these to occur EXCEPT... tsunamis, mudslides, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes

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hurricanes

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Little or no rain can cause...

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drought

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True or False: Wildfires can be caused by humans.

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True