Natural Disasters and Climate Change - Earth Science

The answer is "nuclear disaster" because they are man-made disasters.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is all of these.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "none of these." Natural disasters cost many people their lives and it is very expensive to repair infrastructure in the aftermath. They are difficult to predict but certain areas are more likely to experience certain kinds of natural disasters.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "wildfires and earthquakes."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "satellites."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "satellites."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "all of these."

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. However, we can use tools like satellites to predict the path of and learn more about natural disasters as they occur. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those.

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.
Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.
Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "It is unlikely that the Sun has caused the observed global temperature warming trend over the past half-century." because there is no strong correlation between the two variables.

The answer is "to show that global temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate." Even though the graph does illustrate the potential effect of industrial activity, that conclusion cannot be drawn from the data given.

The answer is "The graph shows how the length of the growing season in the United States has INCREASED over the past century compared with the long-term average." because the deviation from average is increasing in the positive direction.

The answer is carbon dioxide, because it comprises 81% of the pie chart.

The answer is "greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing for the last 50 years."

The answer is "Earth's climate is gradually warming." The data supports the claim because it shows the melting of ice, indicating a rise in global temperature. There is no data presented on human activity, tectonic activity, or other parts of the world, so no conclusions can be drawn from them. Though there is no specific data regarding temperature, you can make an inference that ice is melting due to temperature being increased.

The answer is "all of these." Each of these claims is supported by data available in the graph. The graph shows long term changes in ice coverage over each different colored line, yearly changes within each line, and provides max and min data.

The answer is "First leaf date is occurring earlier in the year in most of the United States, but later in the year in the south eastern United States." Though it's true that spring comes earlier in the southern United States, the image above shows the change in first leaf date. This change is occurring differently in the south eastern United States than in the rest of the United States.

The answer is "The long term average of the growing season is 0 days." The graph shows the deviation from the average length of growing season in days, not the actual number of days. The number 0 represents 0 days away from the average and the graph shows changes of up to almost 10 days fewer and 10 days longer.

The answer is the "northern United States." The central part of the United States is experiencing a late arrival of spring while the south eastern coast is experiencing an early arrival. The West Coast is also experiencing an early arrival of spring.