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What is the primary cause of a typhoon?
What is the primary cause of a typhoon?
- Heavy rainfall
- Volcanic eruption
- High-speed winds (correct)
- Tectonic plate movement
What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of a typhoon?
What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of a typhoon?
- Saffir-Simpson scale (correct)
- Richter scale
- Beaufort scale
- Fujita scale
Which of the following is a common precursor to an earthquake?
Which of the following is a common precursor to an earthquake?
- Tidal waves
- Loud thunderstorms
- Solar eclipses
- Unusual animal behavior (correct)
What is a meteor that reaches the Earth's surface called?
What is a meteor that reaches the Earth's surface called?
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Study Notes
Natural Disasters
- The primary cause of a typhoon is the warm ocean water that heats the air above it, causing it to rise and create a low-pressure system.
Measuring Typhoons
- The scale used to measure the intensity of a typhoon is called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Earthquakes
- A common precursor to an earthquake is a foreshock, which is a smaller earthquake that occurs before a larger one.
Meteorites
- A meteor that reaches the Earth's surface is called a meteorite.
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Test your knowledge of natural disasters with this quiz covering the primary causes of typhoons, common earthquake precursors, meteor types, and the scale used to measure typhoon intensity.
