Processes and Impacts of Natural Hazards

Meteorologists help us get ready for a natural disaster by letting us know if weather hazards are near us. They warn us about natural hazards so we can prepare or evacuate.

• True

• False

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Scientists tested four house roofs. They want to see which roof protected people best. They saw what happened to the roofs when the winds blew. Which roof provides the best protection from high winds?

• B

• C

• D

• A

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People who live where there are lots of hurricanes build tall walls near the ocean. This helps to protect them from which thing that happens during a hurricane?

• tall waves

• Dark sky

• Strong winds

• Lots of rain

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A builder compares roof designs for a house to be built in an area that has high winds. Which statement best describes a design that will protect the roof of a house in an area with high winds? Select the two correct answers.

• The design of roof 2 is best, because no wind is trapped by the roof.

• The design of roof 1 is best, because wind blows past the walls of the house.

• The best design allows the roof to stay on the house even when strong winds blow.

• The design of roof 3 is best, because very little wind is trapped by the roof.

• The best design stops the greatest amount of wind from blowing across the roof.

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A lightning rod protects a building when lightning strikes it. The best way to decide if a lightning rod works correctly is to put it on a building and see if _

• the building can use the lightning rod to make energy.

• lightning strikes the building but does not hurt the building.

• the lightning rod is the tallest part of the building.

• the lightning rod does not break during a very strong thunderstorm.

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Natural Processes

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• A series or group of events that occur naturally

• Dangerous events caused by the weather

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

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What are three ways humans can reduce the impact of natural hazards?

• Evacuate

• Have supplies ready such as food and water

• Prepare our homes

• Go outside during a storm

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During a storm, a large wave of water can move onto the land. The map shows how high the waves that come in with storms are. People can build walls to stop the waves. Which city needs a wall that is at least 5 meters tall?

• City D

• City B

• City A

• City C

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Lightning rods help prevent, but not eliminate, damage from lightning strikes.

• True

• False

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What are the effects of a hurricane as it strikes hard? Choose 3 answers.

• Sunny sky

• Flooding

• High winds

• Waves

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