Levees can help prevent issues during a hurricane. What is a levee?(1 point)
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a type of radar that detects hurricanes
a type of radar that detects hurricanes
an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
an earth wall designed to control water levels
an earth wall designed to control water levels
a system used to warn people about an emergency
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a system used to warn people about an emergency
During a hurricane, people may have to deal with problems caused by a storm surge. What is a storm surge?(1 point)
Responses
a type of lightning that happens during a storm
a type of lightning that happens during a storm
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm
a strong wind gust
a strong wind gust
a type of wind-driven rain
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a type of lightning that happens during a storm
a type of lightning that happens during a storm
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm
a strong wind gust
a strong wind gust
a type of wind-driven rain
an unusual rise in water caused by a storm
Which is the best definition of drill as it relates to preparing for severe weather?(1 point)
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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
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
a representation of an idea, process, or system
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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
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
a representation of an idea, process, or system
an activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response
Which type of event happens more often in Florida than in any other part of the United States?(1 point)
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hail storms
hail storms
thunderstorms
thunderstorms
hurricanes
hurricanes
wildfires
Responses
hail storms
hail storms
thunderstorms
thunderstorms
hurricanes
hurricanes
wildfires
hurricanes
Which hazard caused $24 million worth of crop damage in a 1996 thunderstorm in Florida?(1 point)
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lightning
lightning
thunder
thunder
wind
wind
hail
Responses
lightning
lightning
thunder
thunder
wind
wind
hail
hail
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