Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which
natural hazard occurs when an excess of water builds up in short period time in a specific area?
a. | hurricane | c. | tsunami | b. | flood | d. | fog | | | | |
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Which
natural hazard is caused by underwater activity on the sea floor, such as an earthquake or volcanic
eruption, and forms a series of huge waves? a. | hurricane | c. | tsunami | b. | flood | d. | fog | | | | |
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This
natural hazard is a cloud near the ground and many people don’t realize its
danger. a. | hurricane | c. | tsunami | b. | flood | d. | fog | | | | |
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This
natural hazard begins as a tropical storm in warm water and causes high rains and winds.
Depending on where it forms, it is also called a typhoon and cyclone. a. | hurricane | c. | flood | b. | tornado | d. | fog | | | | |
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A
Richter Scale is used to measure this natural hazard, which is caused by sudden movements or shaking
of Earth’s tectonic plates. a. | hurricane | c. | earthquake | b. | volcano | d. | tornado | | | | |
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Which
natural hazard releases gases and magma when it erupts and can cause climatic changes, as well as
shape the Earth’s landscape? a. | hurricane | c. | volcano | b. | earthquake | d. | tornado | | | | |
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Which
natural hazard is a storm with winds of 40 miles per hour and heavy falling or blowing
snow? It can last for more than an hour with temperatures of ten degrees Fahrenheit or
colder. a. | hurricane | c. | tsunami | b. | tornado | d. | blizzard | | | | |
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This
natural hazard is a funnel-shaped column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
It usually occurs in the flat lands of Central United States when cold dry air meets with warm moist
air. a. | hurricane | c. | tsunami | b. | tornado | d. | blizzard | | | | |
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Small
planes equipped with water are used to tame this natural hazard as it moves across forested or other
vegetated areas. It can be caused by lightning or people. a. | tornado | c. | volcano | b. | hurricane | d. | wildfire | | | | |
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This
hazard comes from bits of debris from comets and can range in weight from milligrams to tons. In the
sky, it can be called a "shooting star" or called a fireball, depending on
its size/weight. When it hits Earth’s ground, it is called a meteorite. a. | volcano | c. | earthquakes | b. | meteor shower | d. | blizzard | | | | |
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