Natural Hazard

The ring of fire is where the pacific plate meets other tectonic plates at a tectonic plate boundary. What are the risks living on the shores of the Ring of Fire? Choose up to 3 answers.

• Blizzards

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Tsunamis

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This map shows where earthquakes have been detected in the past 10 years. Which claim best supports why earthquakes are common in this area?

• Earthquakes cause cracks in the tectonic plates

• Earthquakes only occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

• Tectonic plates break apart at fault lines

• Plate movements cause earthquakes near plate boundaries

What are the dangers during close proximity to a volcanic eruption?

• Poisonous gases

• Falling Ash

• Fast moving lava

• Erratic Rainfall

• Earthquakes

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In the event of an earthquake, what group of people would be in the most danger from damage caused by the earthquake?

• The group living on an island in the middle of an ocean

• The group living in the highest elevation of the mountains

• The group living near the fault zone

• The group living neat the north pole

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If a geologist detects many small earthquakes near an active volcano, what does this mean?

• The volcano is no dormant

• The volcano is blocking plate movement

• The volcano is going to collapse

• The volcano may be about to erupt

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When do tornadoes form?

• when warm, humid air collides with cold, dry air

• when cold, humid air collides with warm, dry air

• when cold air rises through warm air

• when the air cools rapidly and forms storm clouds

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Which statement best explains what people should do if a shelter-in-pace order is in effect as a result of a natural hazard?

• People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.

• People should go to the store and stock up on food and other supplies.

• People should evacuate the area immediately.

• People should wear personal protective equipment when travelling outside of their homes.

Which statement best explains a cause-effect relationship between droughts and wildfires?

• Drier weather conditions increase the occurrence of severe lightning storms.

• Drier weather conditions create high wind gusts.

• Drier weather conditions reduce the probability of a wildfire.

• Drier weather conditions produce more fuel for a wildfire.

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Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur?

• Communities can be notified to evacuate 

• So that we can stop them from happening again 

• So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 

• So that we can harness their power for renewable energy

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What should the people who live in the RED ZONE do?

• Hunker down and stay in place.

• Evacuate to high ground.

• Have a hurricane party.

• Go to a basement and wait the hurricane out.

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