Weather Hazards G4

_____________ is caused by heavy rain overflowing a dam.

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• lanslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

___________ is caused by new snow piling up too quickly on a steep slope.

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• lanslide

_____________ is caused by heat reducing moisture in the air.

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• lanslide

_____________ is caused by heavy rain bombarding loose soil.

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• lanslide

Look at the picture. Water can wash away sand. If the sand is protected in bags, the sand can provide a barrier against moving water. The sandbags placed in front of the house will most likely prevent ______A________. The sandbags will be able to prevent _____B________ from entering the building.

• A flooding

  B water

• A flooding

  B sand

• A water

  B samd

• A landslides

  B water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Look at the picture of a hurricane approaching the coast of Florida. The Lind family should prepare for what kind of hazards? Select the two that apply.

• heavy snow

• heavy winds

• heavy rain

• earthquakes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The house the Lind family lives in is behind a wall. The wall shown in the picture will most likely protect the Lind family from a weather hazard known as __________________.

• flooding
• avalanche

• landslide

• tornado

Even though it can be dangerous, the Lind family loves living by the water, so they still want a house next to the ocean. Which house represents the best method of flood protection?

• House 1

• House 2

• House 3

• House 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Look at the pictures. Figure 1 is showing...

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Look at the pictures. Figure 2 is showing...

• avalanche

• drought

• flood

• landslide