Question

The Coriolis effect causes the hurricane to rotate. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

Answer 1

True. The Coriolis effect is responsible for the rotation of hurricanes, causing them to spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer 2

Wildfires can be caused both by natural factors, such as lightning, and by human activities, including campfires and discarded cigarettes.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

Answer 3

True. Wildfires can indeed be caused by natural factors, such as lightning, as well as human activities, including campfires, discarded cigarettes, and other activities that can ignite a fire.

Answer 4

Wildfires never occur in areas with high humidity because the moisture prevents them from starting.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

Answer 5

False. While areas with high humidity generally have a lower risk of wildfires due to the moisture content in the air and vegetation, wildfires can still occur in humid regions under certain conditions, such as prolonged dry spells or droughts. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

Answer 6

Match each statement with the correct natural hazard. (4 points)
Hurricane Wildfire
Form over warm ocean waters


Often spread rapidly due to dry vegetation and wind


Can be caused by natural factors or human activity


Can cause storm surges and coastal flooding

Answer 7

Here’s the matching of each statement with the correct natural hazard:

1. **Hurricane**
- Form over warm ocean waters
- Can cause storm surges and coastal flooding

2. **Wildfire**
- Often spread rapidly due to dry vegetation and wind
- Can be caused by natural factors or human activity

Answer 8

elect the correct term from the drop down to complete the sentence about hurricanes. (1 point)

is used to measure the wind speed and potential damage of a hurricane.

Doppler radar

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Controlled burns


Global Positioning System (GPS)

Answer 9

The correct term to complete the sentence is **Saffir-Simpson Scale**.

So the complete sentence would be: **Saffir-Simpson Scale is used to measure the wind speed and potential damage of a hurricane.**

Answer 10

Select the correct term to complete each sentence about wildfires. (1 point)

helps reduce the risk of wildfires by managing vegetation and fuel around homes and forests.

Answer 11

The correct term to complete the sentence is **Fuel management** or **Forest management**.

So the complete sentence would be: **Fuel management helps reduce the risk of wildfires by managing vegetation and fuel around homes and forests.**