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Quentin is preparing a report for his earth science class. He creates a table showing what a person can do to keep safe from natural hazards. He reviews his table and realizes that it is not correct.Which hazards should Quentin switch to correct his report?

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A
drought and hurricane
B
hurricane and rip current
C
rip current and wildfire
D
wildfire and drought
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Jena draws a Venn diagram to compare floods and storm surges.

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A
can be caused by hurricanes
B
push water onto the shore
C
pose the greatest threat to coastal residents
D
pose the greatest threat to inland residents
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Which major type of air mass forms over warm water?

A
maritime polar
B
continental polar
C
maritime tropical
D
continental tropical
4

Which statement describes Florida?

A
Florida is an island made of limestone.
B
Florida is an island made of shale.
C
Florida is a peninsula made of limestone.
D
Florida is a peninsula made of shale.
5

Which of the following actions would a person need to avoid when caught outside during a thunderstorm in order to minimize the risk of being hurt by lightning?

A
using a plastic umbrella
B
walking on wet land
C
hiding in closed areas
D
taking cover in low structures
6

What must happen for most areas on Earth to experience all four seasons?

A
The Sun must reach its highest point in the sky.
B
The Northern Hemisphere must experience winter.
C
The axis must be tilted at a certain angle that remains unchanged.
D
The north end of Earth’s axis must always point away from the Sun.
7

Which event is associated with tornados?

A
sea levels rising due to high waves
B
coastal flooding due to storm surge
C
paths of damage up to 50 miles long
D
wind and rain lasting for several days
8

Which process contributes to the formation of tornados?

A
Water droplets freeze, giving off energy.
B
The storm begins to rotate around a central eye.
C
The Coriolis effect creates the spin of the storm.
D
Warm air rises, resulting in a decrease in air pressure.
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How is warm front formation different from occluded front formation?

A
A warm air mass rises above a cold air mass during a warm front, but two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during an occluded front.
B
Two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during a warm front, but a cold air mass moves against a warm air mass during an occluded front.
C
A cold air mass moves faster than a warm air mass during a warm front formation, but a cold air mass is pushed upward during an occluded front.
D
A warm air mass and a cold air mass form a boundary during a warm front, but water condenses between two air masses during an occluded front.
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hurricanestropical cycloneswildfirestsunamis

A
hurricanes
B
tropical cyclones
C
wildfires
D
tsunamis
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Sara was caught in a thunderstorm while outdoors. She immediately makes sure that she is not near any tall structures or trees. What is Sara most likely trying to avoid?

A
being struck by lightning
B
being hit by thunder
C
being caught by falling hail
D
being carried away by strong winds
12

What must occur for air masses to form fronts?

A
They must increase in strength.
B
They must collide with each other.
C
They must move from west to east.
D
They must create air-pressure differences.
13

Florida’s elevation affects its climate. How does elevation affect the temperature of an area?

A
As elevation increases, air pressure decreases, the air molecules come closer together, and the air warms.
B
As elevation increases, air pressure increases, the air molecules come closer together, and the air cools.
C
As elevation increases, air pressure decreases, the air molecules spread out, and the air cools.
D
As elevation increases, air pressure increases, the air molecules spread out, and the air warms.
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southern tropicsnorthern tropicsnorthern temperate zonesouthern temperate zone

A
southern tropics
B
northern tropics
C
northern temperate zone
D
southern temperate zone
15

Which is an important safety measure that should be taken during a hurricane?

A
Move away from windows.
B
Seek shelter in a ditch or low-lying area.
C
Go to the lowest level of the building.
D
Lie on the floor and cover your head.

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