Natural Hazards Lesson 2

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What is a derecho?

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A derecho is a strong windstorm that travels straight over a long distance.

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True or False: An earthquake can split apart land.

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True

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What are dormant volcanoes?

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Dormant volcanoes are volcanoes that are not currently active.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is a movement of sediments down a hill or mountain.

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What begins as an area of low pressure over low ocean water?

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A hurricane begins as an area of low pressure over low ocean water.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a typhoon?

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A typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone that occurs in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

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What is an avalanche?

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An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, often triggered by a disturbance.