Question
Which type of information can scientists collect using a seismograph?(1 point)
Responses
the amount of debris produced by a volcano
the amount of debris produced by a volcano
pollution levels in the air after a volcanic eruption
pollution levels in the air after a volcanic eruption
temperatures of molten rock inside Earth
temperatures of molten rock inside Earth
measurements of vibrations occurring inside Earth
measurements of vibrations occurring inside Earth
Which statement best supports the claim that personal protective equipment can minimize human exposure to harmful toxins after a volcanic eruption or earthquake?(1 point)
Responses
Special equipment is often used to detect hazards.
Special equipment is often used to detect hazards.
First responders have been trained to handle natural hazards.
First responders have been trained to handle natural hazards.
A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
A personal emergency kit should include essential items and be light enough to be carried easily.
A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
Which step can ordinary people take to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent the loss of human life?(1 point)
Responses
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can learn how to use the types of equipment scientists use to predict a natural hazard.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
Volcanic Eruptions Quick Check
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Question
What technology did the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) develop to help monitor volcanic activity at the five monitoring stations in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawai'i, and the Mariana Islands?(1 point)
Responses
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Seismology Center
National Seismology Center
Volcano Notification Service (VNS)
Volcano Notification Service (VNS)
National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS)