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Earth Science Natural Hazards
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Hurricanes produce...
storm surge, rain, and wind
thunderstorms and lightning
hail and wind
rain and tsunamis
2
What is the name for the construction of stronger buildings that can withstand hurricane force winds?
Hurricane relief codes
Hurricane construction
building hurricane construction codes
Building codes
3
Rain causes severe flooding on upland areas and steep slopes producing?
Mud and Debris
Damaged light poles
Avalanches
Costal erosion
4
Because of the Coriolis effect strong storms rotate in circular way.
True
False
5
What things can cause homes to be ripped apart?
powerful winds
storm surges
inland flooding
heat from the sun
6
A tropical storm can grow into a ?
Earthquake
Snow Storm
Hurricane
Tsunami
7
When is Hawaii most vulnerable to hurricanes?
February and May
August and September
October and December
June and November
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True or False: Hurricanes are so powerful that they can do a lot of damage to trees and structures.
True
False
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Newer housing is created based on being able to withstand wind field, rain, and debris.
False
True
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True or False: Cold air and cold water cause hurricanes to form.
False
True
