Which statement best explains the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?, A natural hazard only happens in the ocean, while a natural disaster happens on land., A natural hazard becomes a natural disaster when it causes major damage, injuries, or deaths., A natural hazard is a human-caused event, while a natural disaster is natural., A natural disaster only includes earthquakes and volcanoes., Which situation BEST shows how natural hazards can be connected to each other?, A drought increases the chance of wildfires spreading quickly., Earthquakes prevent tsunamis from forming., Tornadoes only happen during snowstorms., Floods stop landslides from occurring., Why do scientists collect historical natural hazard data?, To stop all natural hazards from happening completely., To decide where volcanoes should form next., To identify patterns, predict hazards, and reduce damage to people and property., To make weather hazards stronger and easier to study., A weather scientist studies wind speed, air pressure, and temperature during storms. What is the MAIN goal of this research?, To create new thunderstorms in safe places., To make hurricanes stronger before they reach land., To predict when and where bad storms or tornadoes may happen., To stop all lightning from forming., Which evidence would MOST help scientists predict a volcanic eruption?, The number of trees growing near the volcano, The color of nearby lakes during winter, Changes in ground movement, gas release, and earthquake activity near the volcano, The number of tourists visiting the volcano each year, Why are tornadoes more common in “Tornado Alley” in the United States?, Mountains in the area fully block storms., Tornadoes only form near oceans., Warm, wet air often meets cooler, drier air there., Tornadoes can only happen near volcanoes., Engineers building homes near active volcanoes would MOST likely focus on which safety plan?, Building homes right in the path of lava flows, Removing all roads and warning systems, Using stronger materials and staying away from lava flow areas, Planting forests close to volcanic vents, Which action would BEST lower the effects of tornadoes on communities?, Ignoring tornado warnings to avoid fear, Building taller buildings with more glass windows, Building underground shelters and better warning systems, Turning off weather radar during storms, A city near the coast is at risk from earthquakes and tsunamis. Which safety plan would help people the MOST?, Building escape routes, seawalls, and emergency warning systems, Replacing roads with dirt paths, Moving all schools underwater, Removing all weather stations from the area

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