Which location has a high hazard level for seismic activity?(1 point)
Responses
California
California
Florida
Florida
Texas
Texas
Montana
California
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
respirators and face shields
People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
a Doppler radar
Provide as early a warning as possible to people living in the path of a hurricane.
Reservoirs and lake levels continue to drop significantly.
A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.
Ensure people do not have unattended cooking fires while camping.
An earthquake occurs at a convergent boundary. The earthquake has a high magnitude, and an observer reports the earthquake having low intensity. Which statement about the earthquake is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
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An earthquake occurs at a convergent boundary. The earthquake has a high magnitude, and an observer reports the earthquake having low intensity. Which statement about the earthquake is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
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Which items include personal protective equipment (PPE) people would likely use to minimize the effects of a natural hazard?(1 point)
Responses
hot spots and epicenters
hot spots and epicenters
seismographs and tilt meters
seismographs and tilt meters
respirators and face shields
respirators and face shields
pyroclastic flows and lahars
Which statement best explains what people should do if a shelter-in-pace order is in effect as a result of a natural hazard? (1 point)
Responses
People should go to the store and stock up on food and other supplies.
People should go to the store and stock up on food and other supplies.
People should evacuate the area immediately.
People should evacuate the area immediately.
People should wear personal protective equipment when travelling outside of their homes.
People should wear personal protective equipment when travelling outside of their homes.
People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
Responses
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
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A scientist wants to study the movement of air in a hurricane in order to help prevent damage. Which tool should the scientist use to find out more about the movement of air?(1 point)
Responses
a Doppler radar
a Doppler radar
a levee
a levee
a computer model
a computer model
a barometer
Which is the best way to limit the damage caused by a hurricane?(1 point)
Responses
Allow people to have their own personal radars to detect incoming storms.
Allow people to have their own personal radars to detect incoming storms.
Have people simulate a disaster response every few weeks.
Have people simulate a disaster response every few weeks.
Provide as early a warning as possible to people living in the path of a hurricane.
Provide as early a warning as possible to people living in the path of a hurricane.
Provide people with training on how to analyze hurricane models.
Natural Hazards Unit Test
8 of 128 of 12 Items
Question
Use the scenario to answer the question.
A scientist uses data from satellite images to draw conclusions about a region. After analyzing the data collected, the scientist issues a drought warning for the region.
Which data best supports the scientistâs decision to issue the warning?
(1 point)
Responses
Air quality tests indicate an increase in toxins.
Air quality tests indicate an increase in toxins.
Large areas of forest are being cleared for logging.
Large areas of forest are being cleared for logging.
New camping and recreational sites are changing the regionâs ecosystem.
New camping and recreational sites are changing the regionâs ecosystem.
Reservoirs and lake levels continue to drop significantly.
Reservoirs and lake levels continue to drop significantly.
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The National Park Service sometimes creates controlled burns to mitigate wildfires. How does a controlled burn limit the spread of wildfires?(1 point)
Responses
A controlled burn temporarily shuts down parks so people wonât start campfires.
A controlled burn temporarily shuts down parks so people wonât start campfires.
A controlled burn helps to remove plants and vegetation around buildings so a wildfire wonât destroy them.
A controlled burn helps to remove plants and vegetation around buildings so a wildfire wonât destroy them.
A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.
A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.
A controlled burn is used to make a path that helps a spreading wildfire arrive at a source of water.
National Park rangers create public announcements to help prevent accidental wildfires from start. Which is a simple way that accidental wildfires can be prevented in these parks?(1 point)
Responses
Ensure people do not have unattended cooking fires while camping.
Ensure people do not have unattended cooking fires while camping.
Ensure people do not create defensible spaces.
Ensure people do not create defensible spaces.
Prevent rangers from setting controlled burns.
Prevent rangers from setting controlled burns.
Prevent people from thinning dead trees.