An earthquake has a high magnitude but a low intensity. Which statement best explains this?(1 point)
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Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures its duration.
Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures its duration.
Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the energy released by the earthquake.
Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the energy released by the earthquake.
Magnitude measures the duration of the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
The National Seismic Hazard Map classified one location as having the “highest hazard” and another location as having the “lowest hazard.” Based on this classification, which conclusion can you draw between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations?(1 point)
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There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.
There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.
There will definitely be an earthquake in the "highest hazard" location.
There will definitely be an earthquake in the "highest hazard" location.
There will never be an earthquake in the "lowest hazard" location in the future.
There will never be an earthquake in the "lowest hazard" location in the future.
"Highest hazard" locations are better prepared for an earthquake than the "lowest hazard" locations.
"Highest hazard" locations are better prepared for an earthquake than the "lowest hazard" locations.
How are P waves different from S waves?(1 point)
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P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.
P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.
P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.
P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage.
What does a seismograph record?(1 point)
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the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake
the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake
the total amount of energy released by an earthquake
the total amount of energy released by an earthquake
the amount of damage that results from an earthquake
the amount of damage that results from an earthquake
the vibrations produced by an earthquake
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Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided:
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An earthquake has a high magnitude but a low intensity. Which statement best explains this?
- Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, while intensity measures the amount of damage.
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The National Seismic Hazard Map classified one location as having the “highest hazard” and another location as having the “lowest hazard.” Based on this classification, which conclusion can you draw between the "highest hazard" and "lowest hazard" locations?
- There is more likely to be an earthquake in a "highest hazard" location than in a "lowest hazard" location.
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How are P waves different from S waves?
- P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.
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What does a seismograph record?
- the vibrations produced by an earthquake.
Which type of information can scientists collect using a seismograph?(1 point)
Responses
temperatures of molten rock inside Earth
temperatures of molten rock inside Earth
measurements of vibrations occurring inside Earth
measurements of vibrations occurring inside Earth
pollution levels in the air after a volcanic eruption
pollution levels in the air after a volcanic eruption
the amount of debris produced by a volcano
Which statement best supports the claim that personal protective equipment can minimize human exposure to harmful toxins after a volcanic eruption or earthquake?(1 point)
Responses
First responders have been trained to handle natural hazards.
First responders have been trained to handle natural hazards.
A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
A personal emergency kit should include essential items and be light enough to be carried easily.
A personal emergency kit should include essential items and be light enough to be carried easily.
Special equipment is often used to detect hazards.
Special equipment is often used to detect hazards.
Which step can ordinary people take to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent the loss of human life?(1 point)
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They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
They can learn how to use the types of equipment scientists use to predict a natural hazard.
They can learn how to use the types of equipment scientists use to predict a natural hazard.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
What technology did the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) develop to help monitor volcanic activity at the five monitoring stations in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawai'i, and the Mariana Islands?(1 point)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Volcano Notification Service (VNS)
Volcano Notification Service (VNS)
National Seismology Center
National Seismology Center
National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS)
National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS)
What is one major outcome of the improved monitoring of volcanoes around the world?(1 point)
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More tourists are interested in visiting places known as hot spots.
More tourists are interested in visiting places known as hot spots.
More advanced warning time allows officials to prepare for human evacuations.
More advanced warning time allows officials to prepare for human evacuations.
Less seismic activity on Earth is being detected.
Less seismic activity on Earth is being detected.
Explosive eruptions can be prevented.
Explosive eruptions can be prevented.
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Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided:
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Which type of information can scientists collect using a seismograph?
- Measurements of vibrations occurring inside Earth.
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Which statement best supports the claim that personal protective equipment can minimize human exposure to harmful toxins after a volcanic eruption or earthquake?
- A mask that covers the nose and the mouth can help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials.
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Which step can ordinary people take to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent the loss of human life?
- They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
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What technology did the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) develop to help monitor volcanic activity at the five monitoring stations in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawai'i, and the Mariana Islands?
- National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS).
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What is one major outcome of the improved monitoring of volcanoes around the world?
- More advanced warning time allows officials to prepare for human evacuations.
What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?(1 point)
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slower wind speeds
slower wind speeds
cooler water temperature
cooler water temperature
lower central air pressure
lower central air pressure
moving onto land
Which property does the Saffir-Simpson scale use to categorize hurricanes?(1 point)
Responses
water temperature
water temperature
storm surge
storm surge
wind speed
wind speed
storm diameter
What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?(1 point)
Responses
the Saffir-Simpson scale
the Saffir-Simpson scale
ocean temperatures
ocean temperatures
the strength of the eyewall
the strength of the eyewall
the Coriolis effect
Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
Responses
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided regarding hurricanes:
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What causes hurricanes to increase in strength?
- Lower central air pressure.
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Which property does the Saffir-Simpson scale use to categorize hurricanes?
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What causes hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate counterclockwise?
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Which structural damage might be expected if a Category 1 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?
- Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, and vinyl siding.
Levees can help prevent issues during a hurricane. What is a levee?(1 point)
Responses
an earth wall designed to control water levels
an earth wall designed to control water levels
a type of radar that detects hurricanes
a type of radar that detects hurricanes
a system used to warn people about an emergency
a system used to warn people about an emergency
an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
Which is the best definition of drill as it relates to preparing for severe weather?(1 point)
Responses
an attempt to reduce loss of life or property from natural hazards
an attempt to reduce loss of life or property from natural hazards
the analysis of data by scientists after the disaster in order to better prepare citizens of other towns
the analysis of data by scientists after the disaster in order to better prepare citizens of other towns
an activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response
an activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response
a representation of an idea, process, or system
Some meteorologists use weather models to help predict hurricanes and mitigate damage. Why are such models useful tools for meteorologists?(1 point)
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They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
They send warnings about hurricanes to all people living in a region.
They send warnings about hurricanes to all people living in a region.
They transmit pictures of the hurricane as it appears from space.
They transmit pictures of the hurricane as it appears from space.
They test how effective an agency will be in responding to a hurricane.
They test how effective an agency will be in responding to a hurricane.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
A weather forecaster uses images of a hurricane taken from space to help predict the path of the hurricane.
Where did these images most likely come from?
(1 point)
Responses
a Doppler radar
a Doppler radar
a satellite
a satellite
a simulation
a simulation
a weather map
a weather map
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Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided:
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Levees can help prevent issues during a hurricane. What is a levee?
- An earth wall designed to control water levels.
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Which is the best definition of drill as it relates to preparing for severe weather?
- An activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response.
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Some meteorologists use weather models to help predict hurricanes and mitigate damage. Why are such models useful tools for meteorologists?
- They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
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A weather forecaster uses images of a hurricane taken from space to help predict the path of the hurricane. Where did these images most likely come from?
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they
How did the Zhou king control his vast kingdom?
(1 point)
Responses
He killed all the nobles.
He killed all the nobles.
He destroyed all traces of Shang culture.
He destroyed all traces of Shang culture.
He shared power with warlords.
He shared power with warlords.
He placed family members in charge of regions.
What did Zhou artisans discover?
(1 point)
Responses
how to mold bronze into farm tools
how to mold bronze into farm tools
how to decipher oracle bones
how to decipher oracle bones
how to make silk cloth
how to make silk cloth
how to make iron
Here are the most appropriate completions and responses for your questions:
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Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.
- Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they defeated the previous rulers and maintained the support of the people. (Note: This sentence is a typical completion; however, the actual options for selection would depend on the specific drop-down choices provided in your original context.)
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How did the Zhou king control his vast kingdom?
- He shared power with warlords.
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What did Zhou artisans discover?
- How to mold bronze into farm tools.
Feel free to adjust the first response based on the specific options you have in the drop-down menu!
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