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What causes hurricanes to form?
Warm ocean water
What is another name for a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean?
typhoon
Where are tornadoes most common?
Central usa
What is the fastest wind speed recorded in a tornado?
450 kmçh
What is the fastest wind speed recorded in a tornado?
450 km/h
What triggers an avalanche
Heavy snow or changes in temperature
Which area is most likely to experience an avalanche?
mountains
True or False: Avalanches can be prevented by building barriers and controlling snow layers.
true
What is the main cause of mudslides? a) Earthquakes b) Heavy rains c) Deforestation d) All of the above
D
What is one way to prevent mudslides? a) Planting trees on slopes b) Digging holes in the ground c) Building houses near rivers d) Draining wetlands
a
Which type of climate is most likely to experience floods? a) Tropical climates with monsoons b) Arid deserts c) Polar regions d) Mountains
a
True or False: Floods are the deadliest natural disaster worldwide.
true
What is a drought? a) A period of heavy rainfall b) A period of no or very little rainfall c) A large storm over the ocean d) A flood caused by a river
b
True or False: Droughts only affect water supplies, not agriculture.
false
True or False: All extreme weather events are caused by human activities.
false
What is one thing you can do to prepare for any extreme weather event? a) Build a shelter b) Store emergency supplies like water and food c) Learn about evacuation plans d) All of the above
d
