Natural Hazard Analysis
Grade 6•45 minutes•MS-ESS3-2: Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.
Learning Objective
I can explain how scientists use data to forecast natural hazards like earthquakes and hurricanes and suggest ways to reduce their impact.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster, and can you give an example of each based on the video?
2. The video mentions the San Andreas Fault. Explain how the movement of tectonic plates along this fault can lead to earthquakes.
3. Describe two ways scientists can predict volcanic eruptions, as mentioned in the video.
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Educational Video
ESS3B - Natural Hazards
Bozeman Science