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Earth's Natural Hazards

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Earth's Natural Hazards

Natural disasters illustration showing earthquake, volcano, hurricane and flood

📖 What Are Natural Hazards?

Natural hazards are dangerous events that happen in nature. They can cause damage to people, animals, buildings, and the environment. These events are caused by forces inside the Earth or in our atmosphere (the air around Earth).

Examples of Natural Hazards:

Earthquakes - The ground shakes when pieces of Earth's crust move suddenly

Volcanoes - Hot melted rock (lava) comes up from inside the Earth

Hurricanes - Very strong storms with powerful winds and heavy rain

Floods - Too much water covers land that is usually dry

Scientists study these hazards to help keep people safe. They can sometimes predict when they might happen and warn people to get ready.

I can identify different types of natural hazards and explain how they affect people and the environment.

🧠 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a natural hazard?

A dangerous event that happens in nature

A fun outdoor activity

A type of weather that is always safe

Something people create

2. What causes an earthquake?

Too much rain falling

Pieces of Earth's crust moving suddenly

Very strong winds

Hot lava coming from underground

3. What is lava?

Very cold ice

Hot melted rock from inside the Earth

Fast-moving water

Strong wind

4. Which natural hazard has very strong winds and heavy rain?

Earthquake

Volcano

Hurricane

Flood

5. Why do scientists study natural hazards?

To make them happen more often

To help keep people safe

To make them stronger

To stop all weather

✏️ Part 2: Short Response Questions

6. Describe what happens during a flood. Use your own words.
7. Explain how natural hazards can affect people and their communities.
8. If you lived in an area with earthquakes, what are two things you could do to stay safe?

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