Natural Hazard Predictions
Authored by Charles Martinez
Science
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where do most earthquakes tend to occur?
The steep slopes of the very oldest mountains.
The boundaries between continents and oceans.
Groups of Islands farthest away from any continent.
The central regions of very large continents.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?
It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.
It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.
It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.
The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A map is provided that gives information on a certain region of the Earth. Based on this map, at which location are mountains likely to form.
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
This map shows the location of the Aleutian Islands in comparison to some of Earth's tectonic plates. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely a feature of the Aleutian Islands.
The climate is getting colder.
They were formed by volcanic activity.
The islands are the oldest on Earth.
Earthquakes do NOT occur there.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following can be concluded about an area with many volcanoes and earthquakes?
It is safe to visit
The tectonic plates must be the thickest in this area.
The edges of the plate tectonics are moving in this area.
It is not inhabited by humans.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which are examples of natural hazards that can occur quickly with little or no warning?
Earthquakes, Landslides, Volcanos
Weathering, erosion, deposition
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Erosion
Erosion, Landslide, Earthquake
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can you predict when an earthquake will happen?
yes
no
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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