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- 1. Multiple Choice
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
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?
Hurricane
Tornado
House Fire
Earthquake
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become...dormant and inactive.extreme and unpredictable.scary!faster than usual.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA 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.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceEarthquakes are caused by all of the following EXCEPT...movement of tectonic plates.tsunamis.volcanic activity.underground collapses.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOf the four natural hazards we've studied, which is the hardest to predict?TsunamisVolcanoesTropical CyclonesEarthquakes
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOne 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.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA 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.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Compared to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, wildfires:
Cause the most damage
Tend to last longer
Are easier to predict
Cannot be prevented
- 11. Multiple Choice
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
- 12. Multiple Choice
When something "spreads like wildfire," that means:
It’s very destructive
It spreads quickly
It’s extremely hot
It’s unpredictable
- 13. Multiple Choice
If you know a blizzard is coming, you should buy a lot of...
food and water
movies and DVDs
chocolate and Skittles
sand and rocks
- 14. Multiple Choice
The best place to be in a blizzard is...
inside your house
under a bridge
at school
in a car
- 15. Multiple Choice
You have a major fear of earthquakes. What state would be the worst to visit?
California
Ohio
New York
Florida
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which state has had significant Earthquakes in the past? Select all that are true.
California
Alaska
Michigan
Oregon
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