Explore Natural Hazards

Question 1

Lightning can hit the same spot twice.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Hurricanes typically develop their power over land.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Long-lasting droughts bring water scarcity and crop woes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

In the United States, tornadoes are most common during the spring months, particularly from April to June.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What's the common trigger for tsunamis?

Accepted Answer

Underwater earthquakes

Question 6

Earthquakes can occur near oceans, but they are not exclusive to coastal areas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What's often behind floods?

Accepted Answer

Heavy rain, Dam or levee failures, Storm surges, Snowmelt

Question 8

Where do landslides like to make their dramatic entrance?

Accepted Answer

Steep terrain, Heavy rainfall or snowmelt, Weak or unstable geological formations, Coastal cliffs and bluffs

Question 9

What kind of snowy surprises could set off avalanches?

Accepted Answer

Wind loading, Heavy snowfall, Temperature changes, Human activity

Question 10

Wildfires can start from both lightning strikes and human activities.

Accepted Answer

True

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