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What natural disaster is formed over warm ocean waters and brings strong winds and heavy rainfall?
What natural disaster is formed over warm ocean waters and brings strong winds and heavy rainfall?
hurricanes
What is the measure of the magnitude of an earthquake?
What is the measure of the magnitude of an earthquake?
Richter scale
What type of flooding are coastal communities vulnerable to during hurricanes?
What type of flooding are coastal communities vulnerable to during hurricanes?
coastal flooding caused by storm surges
What causes building collapses, landslides, and tsunamis during earthquakes?
What causes building collapses, landslides, and tsunamis during earthquakes?
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What is the essay primarily about?
What is the essay primarily about?
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Study Notes
Natural Disasters
- A hurricane is a natural disaster formed over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
- The magnitude of an earthquake is measured in terms of its size, typically using the Richter scale.
Types of Flooding
- Coastal communities are vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes.
Earthquake Effects
- Ground shaking during earthquakes can cause building collapses, landslides, and tsunamis.
Essay Overview
- The essay is primarily about natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes.
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Description
Test your knowledge of natural disasters with this quiz! Explore common types such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, and learn about their impact on the environment and human lives.
