Exploring Natural Disasters and Their Impact

How does the author structure the text to explain the causes and effects of earthquakes?

• By listing the steps to prepare for an earthquake

• By describing the movement of tectonic plates and their impact

• By comparing earthquakes to other natural disasters

• By providing a historical timeline of major earthquakes

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the author's purpose in discussing the Saffir-Simpson scale in the context of hurricanes?

• To explain how hurricanes are formed

• To categorize hurricanes based on their wind speed

• To compare hurricanes to other natural disasters

• To describe the impact of climate change on hurricanes

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What does the term "floodplains" refer to in the context of floods?

• Areas that are always underwater

• Elevated regions safe from flooding

• Low-lying areas prone to flooding

• Man-made structures to prevent floods

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the author organize the information about wildfires in the text?

• By listing the causes and prevention methods

• By comparing wildfires to other natural disasters

• By providing a narrative of a specific wildfire event

• By explaining the economic impact of wildfires

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the author's point of view on the role of climate change in hurricanes?

• Climate change has no impact on hurricanes

• Climate change decreases the frequency of hurricanes

• Climate change is believed to increase the frequency and intensity of hurricanes

• Climate change only affects hurricanes in certain regions

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What is the meaning of "evacuation plans" in the context of hurricanes?

• Plans to build hurricane-resistant structures

• Strategies to categorize hurricanes

• Plans to move people to safety before a hurricane

• Methods to measure hurricane wind speed

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the author structure the section on floods to convey their impact?

• By providing a list of famous floods in history

• By describing the causes and management strategies

• By comparing floods to other water-related disasters

• By detailing the economic costs of floods

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the author's purpose in mentioning "firebreaks" in the context of wildfires?

• To explain how wildfires start

• To describe a method used to control wildfires

• To compare wildfires to other natural disasters

• To highlight the economic impact of wildfires

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What does the term "tectonic plates" mean in the context of earthquakes?

• Large sections of the Earth's crust that move

• Small rocks that cause earthquakes

• Man-made structures to prevent earthquakes

• Devices used to measure earthquake intensity

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the author organize the information about hurricanes to explain their impact?

• By listing the steps to prepare for a hurricane

• By describing the formation and effects of hurricanes

• By comparing hurricanes to other natural disasters

• By providing a historical timeline of major hurricanes

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CCSS.RI.7.5