Hazards in the USA (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What are the two main categories of natural hazards in the USA?
What are the two main categories of natural hazards in the USA?
Weather hazards & tectonic hazards
How do tornadoes form?
How do tornadoes form?
From severe thunderstorms
How many tornadoes occur in the USA on average each year?
How many tornadoes occur in the USA on average each year?
1,000
Which region of the USA is mainly affected by tornadoes?
Which region of the USA is mainly affected by tornadoes?
Mid-west region
Where do hurricanes develop?
Where do hurricanes develop?
Over warm ocean waters
What are the three key metrics for comparing hazards?
What are the three key metrics for comparing hazards?
Frequency, deaths, & economic costs
What is the relationship between hazard frequency and severity?
What is the relationship between hazard frequency and severity?
Most frequent hazards aren't always deadliest
What can cause floods according to the note?
What can cause floods according to the note?
Heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or storm surges
What impacts do droughts lead to?
What impacts do droughts lead to?
Water shortages, crop fails, wildfire risk
What wind speeds can the strongest tornadoes exceed?
What wind speeds can the strongest tornadoes exceed?
300 mph