Levees can help prevent issues during a hurricane. What is a levee?(1 point)
Responses
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
a system used to warn people about an emergency
An earth wall designed to control water levels.
The correct answer is:
an earth wall designed to control water levels.
A levee is a type of infrastructure built to control and manage water levels. Usually made of compacted soil, rocks, and sometimes reinforced with concrete or steel, levees act as barriers to prevent flooding by containing the flow of water in rivers, lakes, or coastal areas. These structures are commonly used in areas prone to hurricanes and other natural disasters to protect communities and infrastructure from the destructive force of floodwaters.
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
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
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)
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)
Responses
lightning
lightning
thunder
thunder
wind
wind
hail