Natural Hazards 2

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year? (a)  

• Phoenix, Arizona
• Topeka, Kansas
• Orlando, Florida
• Columbia, South Carolina

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Humans can reduce the effects of natural hazards by

• by identifying and avoiding high-risk locations

• by improving construction methods where they live

• by developing warning systems

• All of the above (choose this if ALL are correct and not the others)

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Chain of events that cause a tsunami

• Underwater (Event) Earthquake or Volcanic Eruption.

• As the wave moves to shallow waters the wave becomes taller.

• A wave (bumping up from event) forms 2-3 meters high.

• Water recedes from shoreline.

• First wave hits the shore with the most energy while others will continue for hours later.

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What happens to a hurricane that moves over land or cool ocean water? (a)  

• It will upgrade its category
• The wind speed will be weaker.
• It will get stronger
• It will morph into a typhoon

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Study the hurricane tracker.

Where does hurricane Ian hit as a category 4 hurricane first?

(a)  

• Western Florida
• Mexico
• South Carolina
• Louisana

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What part of a hurricane is where the most violent winds and heaviest rainfall are?

(a)  

• Eye Wall
• Eye
• Rainbands
• Tornadoes

The ring of fire is where the pacific plate meets other tectonic plates at a tectonic plate boundary. What are the risks living on the shores of the Ring of Fire? Choose up to 3 answers.

• Blizzards

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Tsunamis

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This map shows where earthquakes have been detected in the past 10 years. Which claim best supports why earthquakes are common in this area?

• Earthquakes cause cracks in the tectonic plates

• Earthquakes only occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

• Tectonic plates break apart at fault lines

• Plate movements cause earthquakes near plate boundaries

Which letter represents the most danger to a human population from an earthquake?

(a)  

• D
• Y
• X
• C

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What are the dangers during close proximity to a volcanic eruption?

• Poisonous gases

• Falling Ash

• Fast moving lava

• Erratic Rainfall

• Earthquakes

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