Chapter 17: Natural Disasters and Human Response Flashcards
(51 cards)
A ________ is a sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces.
natural disaster
________ occur when the Earth’s crust suddenly shifts, releasing energy.
Earthquakes
A ________ forms when magma escapes from beneath the Earth’s crust.
volcano
________ are giant ocean waves usually caused by underwater earthquakes.
tsunamis
A ________ is a large rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean water.
hurricane
________ are violent, rotating columns of air that extend from thunderstorms.
tornadoes
Earth’s systems include the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and ________.
biosphere
An earthquake is usually caused by a sudden shift along a ________.
fault
Volcanoes often form along the boundaries of ________ plates.
tectonic
The ________ system includes oceans, rivers, and rainfall.
hydrosphere
The ________ system includes air, wind, and temperature.
atmosphere
The ________ system includes mountains, rocks, and landforms.
geosphere
A tsunami is most often caused by an underwater ________.
earthquake
Storm surges from hurricanes can lead to severe ________ in coastal areas.
flooding
Scientists use a ________ to measure ground shaking during earthquakes.
seismograph
A ________ variable is one that you can’t control, like the weather.
natural
A ________ plan helps people know what to do during natural disasters.
disaster
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is also known as ________.
FEMA
________ are used to measure water levels during tsunamis.
buoys
Forecasting and ________ give people time to prepare for disasters.
warnings
________ resistant buildings help prevent collapse during earthquakes.
earthquake
A ________ is a safe space designed to protect people during a tornado.
storm shelter
The 2011 Japan disaster was a combination of an earthquake and a ________.
tsunami
