Natural Hazards

This map shows tornado activity in the United States between 1950 and 1998. Based on the data provided by this map, which of the following cities would be most likely to experience a tornado with a rating of F3 or greater in the next year?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Topeka, Kansas

• Orlando, Florida

• Columbia, South Carolina

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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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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• House Fire

• Earthquake

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A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...

• dormant and inactive.

• extreme and unpredictable.

• scary!

• faster than usual. 

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Natural Hazard

• use available information to draw a conclusion about what may happen in the future

• The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.

• A natural occurrence caused by extreme weather or geological events

• not affected by fire

Answer explanation

A natural hazard is defined as a natural occurrence caused by extreme weather or geologic events, making this the correct choice. Other options do not accurately describe what constitutes a natural hazard.

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Natural Hazard

• to use available information to draw a conclusion about what may occur in the future

• The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.

• A natural occurrence caused by extreme weather or geologic events

• unaffected by fire

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A tsunami is...

• a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean.

• a series of ocean waves.

• a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface.

• when magma rises through the Earth's surface. 

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Earthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...

• movement of tectonic plates.

• tsunamis.

• volcanic activity. 

• underground collapses. 

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Which of the following statements about natural hazards is NOT true?

• Hazards are natural processes that CAN be dangerous, but have not yet caused damage.

• Hazards become disasters when they harm many people.

• Some hazards can be predicted, but usually can't be stopped.

• Hazards are natural processes that harm people on a regular basis.

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

• Tsunamis

• Volcanoes

• Tropical Cyclones

• Earthquakes

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