Natural Hazard Preparation Study Guide

Which of the following are ways to prepare for a natural disaster? Select all that apply.

• A. wait until the last minute to evacuate

• B. have an emergency kit

• C. develop an evacuation plan

• D. ignore official warnings and stay in your home

Answer explanation

Have an emergency kit with supplies like flashlights and water and develop an emergency plan with an evacuation route and meeting place.

Which of the following are examples of an early warning system for natural hazards? Select all that apply.

• A. a mobile app that provides real-time information on weather conditions

• B. a tornado warning siren

• C. a news report about a past disaster

• D. a social media post from a friend about an impending storm

Answer explanation

tornado warning sirens and mobile apps with alerts about weather are early warning systems.

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What are some of the factors that can improve the effectiveness of a warning system to alert people about natural hazards? Select all that apply.

• A. providing more detailed and targeted information to people in affected areas

• B. making them accessible to only those with access to technology

• C. increasing the accessibility of alerts and warnings to different populations

• D. using old and outdated technology to detect potential threats

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Which of the following is a challenge associated with hazard-resistant construction?

• A. the high cost of materials and construction techniques for hazard resistance

• B. the lack of acceptance for the effectiveness of hazard-resistant construction

• C. the inability of architects and engineers to design hazard-resistant buildings

• D. the lack of available materials for hazard-resistant construction

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Which of the following best describes why it is important to be prepared for a natural disaster?

• A. to capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs of the event

• B. to provide an opportunity for a vacation

• C. to help save lives and minimize the damage caused

• D. to appear more responsible in the eyes of neighbors and friends

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Match the vocabulary word to its definition. a status that indicates the level of danger associated with a particular event

• a. retrofitting

• b. emergency kit

• c. alert level

Match the vocabulary word to its definition. a plan that outlines how to leave an area such as a home quickly and safely

• a. retrofitting

• b. hazard-resistant construction

• c. evacuation plan

Which of these items would you NOT want to add to an emergency kit?

• A. food that needs to be refrigerated - so you have something to eat

• B. a flashlight with batteries - in case the lights go out

• C. water - to stay hydrated

• D. a basic first aid kit - in case of injuries