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Which factor does NOT directly improve the accuracy of natural hazard predictions?
Which factor does NOT directly improve the accuracy of natural hazard predictions?
- Collecting and analyzing relevant data.
- Gaining a scientific understanding of hazard mechanisms.
- Ignoring historical event locations to avoid bias. (correct)
- Using monitoring technology to observe pertinent conditions.
Why is it important to evaluate the likelihood that a natural hazard will happen in a given place?
Why is it important to evaluate the likelihood that a natural hazard will happen in a given place?
- To prove that data collection is worthwhile.
- To reduce the uncertainty associated with forecasts.
- To ensure that scientists have projects to work on.
- To identify patterns using historical data. (correct)
What role do tsunami sensors play in natural hazard prediction?
What role do tsunami sensors play in natural hazard prediction?
- They alert coastal residents after a tsunami has already made landfall.
- They predict the weather patterns that might lead to tsunamis.
- They detect water movement in high-risk areas. (correct)
- They forecast the economic damages caused by tsunamis.
Which of the following is an example of using technology to monitor conditions related to natural hazards?
Which of the following is an example of using technology to monitor conditions related to natural hazards?
Why are historical data important when it comes to predicting natural disasters?
Why are historical data important when it comes to predicting natural disasters?
Which of the following uncertainties is commonly associated with natural hazard predictions?
Which of the following uncertainties is commonly associated with natural hazard predictions?
What is the purpose of asking questions that can be answered using scientific methods in the context of natural hazard prediction?
What is the purpose of asking questions that can be answered using scientific methods in the context of natural hazard prediction?
What is the initial step in gaining scientific understanding of natural hazards for prediction purposes?
What is the initial step in gaining scientific understanding of natural hazards for prediction purposes?
In the context of predicting natural hazards, why is it important to monitor ocean water movement after specific events?
In the context of predicting natural hazards, why is it important to monitor ocean water movement after specific events?
What might be included in historical data used to evaluate the likelihood of a natural hazard?
What might be included in historical data used to evaluate the likelihood of a natural hazard?
How does the timing of hurricanes and tornadoes relate to natural hazard prediction?
How does the timing of hurricanes and tornadoes relate to natural hazard prediction?
Which step is NOT directly involved in improving natural hazard predictions?
Which step is NOT directly involved in improving natural hazard predictions?
What is the primary goal of natural hazard predictions?
What is the primary goal of natural hazard predictions?
When can a prediction for a natural hazard potentially be made?
When can a prediction for a natural hazard potentially be made?
What would be an effective way of using scientific method to gain a better understanding of a natural hazard?
What would be an effective way of using scientific method to gain a better understanding of a natural hazard?
How can scientists use historical data to predict future natural hazards?
How can scientists use historical data to predict future natural hazards?
What is a practical application of monitoring ocean water movement after specific events?
What is a practical application of monitoring ocean water movement after specific events?
How do tsunami sensors help in predicting tsunamis?
How do tsunami sensors help in predicting tsunamis?
What is one limitation or uncertainty involved in natural hazard predictions?
What is one limitation or uncertainty involved in natural hazard predictions?
What contributes to the improvement of natural hazard predictions?
What contributes to the improvement of natural hazard predictions?
Flashcards
Natural hazard predictions
Natural hazard predictions
Forecasting the chance, size, and impact of natural disasters.
Precursor events
Precursor events
Early signals or patterns that might indicate a natural disaster is coming.
Uncertainties in predictions
Uncertainties in predictions
The level of doubt in predictions, including location, time, and strength.
Improving predictions
Improving predictions
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Gaining scientific understanding
Gaining scientific understanding
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Using historical data
Using historical data
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Hazard patterns
Hazard patterns
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Monitoring technology
Monitoring technology
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Tsunami sensors
Tsunami sensors
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Study Notes
- Natural hazard predictions aim to forecast the occurrence, intensity, and effects of natural hazards.
- Predictions are possible if precursor events or patterns can be detected in advance.
- There are always uncertainties involved in natural hazard predictions, like a hazard’s exact location, timing, magnitude, and the certainty of it actually happening.
- Better predictions are achieved by understanding hazards scientifically, data collection/analysis, and monitoring technology.
- A good way to gain a scientific understanding is to ask questions that scientific methods can answer.
- Data can be collected and analyzed, models used, and experiments conducted.
- Historical data helps evaluate the likelihood of a natural hazard occurring in a specific place.
- Historical data includes past event locations, frequency, magnitude, and environmental/human impacts.
- Hurricanes and tornadoes often occur in specific places and seasons.
- Technology helps monitor conditions related to natural hazards; satellites, for example, collect weather data.
- Ocean water movement is monitored after underwater earthquakes to predict tsunamis.
- Tsunami sensors on buoys or the sea floor can detect water movement in high-risk areas.
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