Which location has a high hazard level for seismic activity?(1 point)
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Texas
Texas
Montana
Montana
California
California
Florida
California
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)
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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.
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.
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The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much damage.
Which items include personal protective equipment (PPE) people would likely use to minimize the effects of a natural hazard?(1 point)
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respirators and face shields
respirators and face shields
seismographs and tilt meters
seismographs and tilt meters
pyroclastic flows and lahars
pyroclastic flows and lahars
hot spots and epicenters
respirators and face shields
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)
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People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
People should evacuate the area immediately.
People should evacuate the area immediately.
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 wear personal protective equipment when travelling outside of their homes.
People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
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Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
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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.
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.
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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)
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a levee
a levee
a barometer
a barometer
a computer model
a computer model
a Doppler radar