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What does it mean if danger is imminent?

It is very large.

It is happening soon.

It is very strong and serious.

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What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

An inactive volcano never erupts, and an extinct volcano erupts all the time.

An inactive volcano is smaller, while an extinct volcano is larger.

An inactive volcano is newer, while an extinct volcano is older.

An inactive volcano is not erupting now, while an extinct volcano will never erupt again.

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The magnitude of an earthquake tells . . .

where the earthquake hit.

the strength of the earthquake.

when the earthquake will hit.

what happens after the earthquake.

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What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

Moderate damage can be repaired, while catastrophic damage is very hard to repair.

Moderate damage only affects trees, while catastrophic damage only affects buildings.

Moderate damage happens quickly, while catastrophic damage takes a long time.

Moderate damage is not dangerous, while catastrophic damage is always safe.

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What does it mean if something is flammable?

It can be used to prevent a fire.

It is found as part of the damage from a fire.

It is able to catch on fire easily.

It can survive a fire.

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How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

Carelessness means taking risks on purpose, so a person starts fires even when they know it is dangerous.

Carelessness means not paying enough attention, so a person might forget to fully put out a fire, and it could spread.

Carelessness means not caring about the rules, so a person starts a wildfire during a drought.

Carelessness means being in a hurry, so a fire spreads before a person has time to stop it.

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Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

epicenter fault forecast drought

Part 2: Content Knowledge and Understandings

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Explain how natural events can become disasters.

In your answer, make sure to:
identify two natural events that can become a disaster
explain how each natural event happens
explain what makes the event become a disaster
use two to three vocabulary words from the unit
You may use the text and your annotations from the unit to help answer the question.

Unit 2 Natural Disasters Assessment

Unit 2 Natural Disasters Assessment

What does it mean if danger is imminent?

What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

The magnitude of an earthquake tells . . .

What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

What does it mean if something is flammable?

How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

epicenter fault forecast drought

What does it mean if danger is imminent?

What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

The magnitude of an earthquake tells . . .

What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

What does it mean if something is flammable?

How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

epicenter fault forecast drought

Unit 2 Natural Disasters Assessment

Unit 2 Natural Disasters Assessment

What does it mean if danger is imminent?

What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

The magnitude of an earthquake tells . . .

What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

What does it mean if something is flammable?

How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.epicenter fault forecast drought

What does it mean if danger is imminent?

What is the difference between an inactive volcano and an extinct volcano?

The magnitude of an earthquake tells . . .

What is the difference between moderate hurricane damage and catastrophic hurricane damage?

What does it mean if something is flammable?

How can carelessness lead to wildfires?

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.epicenter fault forecast drought

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

epicenter fault forecast drought

Pick two words from the list below. Use each in a sentence that shows an understanding of the word.

epicenter fault forecast drought