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1

Which of the following can be caused by an Earthquake?

all of these

tsunami

landslide

avalanche

Explanation

The answer is all of these.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

2

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The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?

Earth's climate is gradually warming.

Global warming is caused by humans.

Tectonic activity is causing movement of ice.

Global warming only affects the ice caps, not the rest of the planet.

Explanation

The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.

3

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What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years

greenhouse gas emissions have been causing climate change

greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing for the last 50 years

greenhouse gas emissions have been staying the same for the last 50 years

Explanation

The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."

4

Which of the following instruments can best help us predict the path of a natural disaster like a hurricane?

satellites

a thermometer

a windmill

binoculars

Explanation

The answer is "satellites."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

5

Which of the following instruments can best help us predict the path of a natural disaster like a hurricane?

satellites

a thermometer

a windmill

binoculars

Explanation

The answer is "satellites."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

6

Which of the following can be caused by an Earthquake?

all of these

tsunami

landslide

avalanche

Explanation

The answer is all of these.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

7

Screen shot 2020 06 17 at 11.37.26 am

What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years

greenhouse gas emissions have been causing climate change

greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing for the last 50 years

greenhouse gas emissions have been staying the same for the last 50 years

Explanation

The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."

8

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The map above shows changes in ice cover from 1983 to 2020. The surface area of ice has melted significantly in the last 50 years. What hypothesis is best supported by the change in ice coverage?

Earth's climate is gradually warming.

Global warming is caused by humans.

Tectonic activity is causing movement of ice.

Global warming only affects the ice caps, not the rest of the planet.

Explanation

The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.

9

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The image shows natural disasters that cost the United States billions of dollars in 2018. What important conclusions can we draw from the image?

none of these

any type of natural disaster could happen anywhere at any moment

natural disasters are difficult to predict but it is easy to repair and recover from them

natural disasters are difficult to predict but their impact is economic and rarely costs people their lives

Explanation

The answer is "none of these." Natural disasters cost many people their lives and it is very expensive to repair infrastructure in the aftermath. They are difficult to predict but certain areas are more likely to experience certain kinds of natural disasters.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

10

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The image shows natural disasters that cost the United States billions of dollars in 2018. What important conclusions can we draw from the image?

none of these

any type of natural disaster could happen anywhere at any moment

natural disasters are difficult to predict but it is easy to repair and recover from them

natural disasters are difficult to predict but their impact is economic and rarely costs people their lives

Explanation

The answer is "none of these." Natural disasters cost many people their lives and it is very expensive to repair infrastructure in the aftermath. They are difficult to predict but certain areas are more likely to experience certain kinds of natural disasters.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

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