Earthquakes
What is it called when two blocks of the earth slip past one another?
earthquake
What is it called when you have to leave an area because a hurricane is coming?
Evacuate
What is an example of water pollution?
answers vary
A group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms is called what?
biome
Which is often worse: outdoor air pollution or indoor air pollution?
indoor
Instrument used to measure earthquakes is called what?
seismograph
What is the center of a hurricane called?
eye
What is a natural event that can cause water pollution?
hurricane, tornado, earthquake
The amount of salt in water is called what?
What is smog?
smoke+fog
What is the name for the size of an earthquake?
magnitude
Hurricanes are most common during what time of year?
June-November
What are waterborne diseases?
diseases due to microscopic pathogens in fresh water
Biomes are characterized (grouped) based on what?
climate
China
Scientists can predict earthquakes. True/False
False
What is one thing you can do to prepare for a hurricane?
stock food, get batteries, board windows, bring in lawn furniture, communication plan, charge phones
What is runoff?
water that flows over the land from precipitation or melting of snow or ice
Which biome is the MOST DIVERSE on Earth?
rainforest
Tobacco smoke and cleaners are examples of what type of pollution?
indoor
The spot on earth where earthquakes take place.
fault
Where do hurricanes get their energy?
warm ocean water
An overgrowth of algae can cause water pollution? true/false
true
What is the term used to describe how high above sea level an area is?
altitude
Which type of pollutants are produced directly from humans?
primary air pollutants