Which location has a high hazard of seismic activity? •
Montana
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Florida
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California
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Texas
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?
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The earthquake was caused by plates moving together. 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 apart. It released a lot of energy, but the observer did not see much 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.
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The earthquake was caused by plates moving apart. It did not release much energy, but the observer saw a lot of 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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seismographs and tilt meters
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respirators and face shields
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pyroclastic flows and lahars
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hot spots and epicenters
Which statement best explains what people should do if a shelter-in-pace order is in effect as a result of a natural hazard?
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People should evacuate the area immediately.
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People should go to the store and stock up on food and other supplies.
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People should remain inside and close all doors and windows.
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People should wear personal protective equipment when travelling outside of their homes.

Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
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Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
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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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Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
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
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a computer model
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a barometer
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a Doppler radar

Which is the best way to limit the damage caused by a hurricane? (1 point)
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Have people simulate a disaster response every few weeks.
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Allow people to have their own personal radars to detect incoming storms.
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Provide people with training on how to analyze hurricane models.
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Provide as early a warning as possible to people living in the path of a hurricane.
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 scientist’s decision to issue the warning?

New camping and recreational sites are changing the region’s ecosystem.
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Large areas of forest are being cleared for logging.
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Reservoirs and lake levels continue to drop significantly.
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Air quality tests indicate an increase in toxins.

The National Park Service sometimes creates controlled burns to mitigate wildfires. How does a controlled burn limit the spread of wildfires?(1 point)
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A controlled burn removes dead vegetation that might otherwise help a wildfire start and spread.
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A controlled burn helps to remove plants and vegetation around buildings so a wildfire won’t destroy them.
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A controlled burn temporarily shuts down parks so people won’t start campfires.
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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?
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Prevent people from thinning dead trees.
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Ensure people do not have unattended cooking fires while camping.
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Prevent rangers from setting controlled burns.
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Ensure people do not create defensible spaces.