Unit 4: Natural Hazards
Across
- 2. A large air mass that spins around a strong center of low pressure
- 7. A naturally occurring event that has the potential to cause loss of life or destruction of property
- 9. An instrument that measures and records earthquakes, noting their intensity, duration, and distance
- 10. A large sea wave that was formed from an earthquake, underwater landslide, or other such disturbance
Down
- 1. A scientific theory that claims Earth’s surface is composed of massive plates that shifts, causing large landmass changes or formations
- 3. A natural event that causes either great property damage or life loss
- 4. Areas of high volcanic, seismic, or geological activity where two tectonic plates meet
- 5. A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by shifts in the Earth’s crust or volcanic activity
- 6. A scientific theory that claims Earth’s surface is composed of massive plates that shifts, causing large landmass changes or formations
- 8. A cyclone that has formed in the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean, characterized by strong winds and a spiral collection of thunderstorms and rain