Tectonic Hazards
What causes earthquakes to happen along fault lines?
Movement of tectonic plates releasing energy
What weather hazard forms over warm ocean water and brings strong winds and heavy rain?
Hurricane
Which natural hazard is caused by the sudden movement of snow down a mountain?
Avalanche
How can natural hazards affect people’s homes?
Homes can be damaged or destroyed
What type of tectonic hazard occurs when magma reaches Earth’s surface?
Volcanic eruption
What weather hazard is a rapidly spinning column of air that touches the ground?
Tornado
Which hazard happens when rocks, soil, and mud move quickly down a slope?
Landslide
How can floods impact communities?
Floods can damage buildings, roads, and crops
What tectonic plate movement causes most earthquakes?
Plates sliding, colliding, or pulling apart
What weather hazard happens when there is too much rain over a short period of time?
Flood
Which hazard involves extreme heat and can cause wildfires?
Heat wave
What is one way earthquakes impact cities?
Buildings and bridges can collapse
Which tool is used to measure earthquakes?
Seismograph
What weather hazard occurs when an area receives very little rain for a long time?
Drought
Which hazard is caused by shaking of Earth’s crust?
Earthquake
How can droughts affect food supply?
Crops may not grow, causing food shortages
What tectonic hazard can be triggered by underwater earthquakes?
Tsunami
What weather hazard includes thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds?
Thunderstorm
Which hazard forms when dry conditions and high winds spread fire quickly?
Wildfire
How can natural hazards impact the environment?
They can destroy habitats and harm plants and animals