Catastrophic Events
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Science
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5th - 7th Grade
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Easy
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David Carter
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22 Slides • 8 Questions
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Catastrophic Events
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Hurricane
An intense storm that forms in the ocean with swirling winds up to 150 miles per hour.
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Hurricane
Form over warm ocean water – 80° Fahrenheit or warmer.
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Hurricane
Range from Category 1 (74-95 mph) to Category 5 (157 mph or higher) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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Hurricane
Cause severe wind damage and extreme flooding.
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Tornado
A spinning column of air with wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour.
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Tornado
Debris – the remains of anything broken or destroyed.
Debris traveling with a tornado can cause major wind damage buildings, homes, and property.
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Tsunami
A long, high wave of water caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Some tsunamis can generate a wall of water over 100 feet high.
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Tsunami
Cause major damage due to the crushing force of water.
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Earthquakes
Earthquakes are the shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth's surface. They are the Earth's natural means of releasing stress. Earthquakes can be felt over large areas although they usually last less than one minute.
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Multiple Choice
What is this natural disaster?
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Volcanic Eruptions
A volcano is formed when hot molten rock, ash, and gases escape from an opening in the Earth's surface.
As a volcano erupts, it spills lava that flows downslope. Hot ash and gases are thrown into the air.
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