Natural Hazard

Of the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?

• Tsunamis

• Volcanoes

• Tropical Cyclones

• Earthquakes

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One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is...

• the Ring of Fire.

• the North and South Pole.

• the United States.

• Eastern Europe.

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A natural disaster occurs when a natural hazard...

• causes major damage and harms humans.

• poses a danger to any part of the earth.

• changes the physical features of the earth.

• impacts everyday life for humans.

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Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:

• Cause the most damage

• Tend to last longer

• Are easier to predict

• Cannot be prevented

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When and where is a wildfire most likely to happen?

• Nevada, during a summer drought

• The Midwest, in spring-time

• Massachusetts, on a rainy autumn day

• Australia, during a mild winter

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You have a major fear of earthquakes. What state would be the worst to visit?

• California

• Ohio

• New York

• Florida

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Which state has had significant Earthquakes in the past? Select all that are true.

• California

• Alaska

• Michigan

• Oregon

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A natural hazard is

• an event in nature that may have a negative effect

• an event in nature that does not impact human life

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Which type of storm forms over water in warm air conditions?

• hurricane

• blizzard

• thunderstorm

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A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 

• Volcano 

• Tsunami

• Flood

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