Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• Movement or shift in Earth's crust

• Warm tropical waters and increased precipitation

• Human error or lightning strikes

• Underground earthquake or volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where do tornadoes usually occur?

• Coastal regions along the southeast U.S.

• Tectonic plate boundaries

• Tornado Alley in the central United States

• Areas near coast and tectonic plate boundaries

Can earthquakes be predicted?

• Yes, up to a week in advance

• Thunderstorms can be predicted

• Can predict WHERE, cannot predict WHEN

• Cannot be predicted but can predict the path

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What natural disaster is caused by an underground earthquake or volcanic eruption?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Wildfire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the cause of a volcano eruption?

• Warm moist air colliding with cool dry air

• An increase in pressure in the magma chamber

• Monsoon rains and deforestation

• Movement or shift in Earth's crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where do wildfires usually occur?

• Coastal regions along the southeast U.S.

• Forest areas with low amounts of precipitation

• Tornado Alley in the central United States

• Areas near coast and tectonic plate boundaries

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a common cause of floods?

• Human error or lightning strikes

• Warm tropical waters

• Monsoon rains, deforestation, and melting of snow

• An increase in pressure in the magma chamber

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Can hurricanes be predicted?

• Yes, up to a week in advance

• Thunderstorms can be predicted

• Minimal time to prepare

• Cannot be predicted but can predict the path

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What natural disaster occurs along tectonic plate boundaries?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main cause of wildfires?

• Warm tropical waters

• Human error or lightning strikes in a dry environment

• Underground earthquake or volcanic eruption

• An increase in pressure in the magma chamber