Natural Events and the Environment ESS4.1

Question 1

The majority of damage caused by volcanoes is from lava flows.

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F

Question 2

Which of the following is not true concerning the impact of volcanoes?

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Tephra are a combination of water and rubble.

Question 3

Why are hurricanes considered more damaging than tornadoes when tornados have stronger winds?

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Hurricanes also cause flooding and occur over a broader area.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an environmental impact of resource extraction?

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increased resource supply

Question 5

Which of the following best explains how a hurricane can increase an area’s susceptibility to future storms?

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Erosion caused by hurricanes can leave coasts more exposed to storms.

Question 6

Which of the following best explains how human activities can directly contribute to landslides?

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Removing plants from hillsides eliminates the root structures that anchor soil.

Question 7

Which best describes the effects of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes have storm surges that cause widespread flooding.

Question 8

Which of the following human activities can increase the risks of flooding?

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clearing land for farming

Question 9

Seismic waves do not travel along the Earth’s surface.

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F

Question 10

The rain that occurs after a volcano erupts would most likely be

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acidic

Natural Events and the Environment ESS4.1 Answers