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9.118 Natural Hazard Risk and Preparedness Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.118 Natural Hazard Risk and Preparedness. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Natural Hazard Risk and Preparedness: MCQ focus: compare earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, drought, wildfire, and landslide risk and match hazards to preparation strategies. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS3-1, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-3 - NGSS-aligned Natural Hazard Risk and Preparedness: NGSS: HS-ESS3-1; HS-ETS1-1; HS-ETS1-3; NRC/DCI: ESS3.B; ETS1.A-B; SEP/CCC: Evaluating solutions / Cause and effect; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS3/ETS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6.6, SC.912.E.7.8-7.9; TX Earth/Environmental Systems.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which explanation best summarizes natural hazard risk and preparedness for this skill?

AUse evidence about hazard likelihood, exposure, vulnerability, and constraints to match each hazard with appropriate risk-reduction and response strategies.

BChoose the same emergency action for every hazard because all hazards behave the same way.

CPrepare only after a disaster starts because planning cannot reduce risk.

DUse hazard maps to predict exact dates and ignore uncertainty.

Solution & Explanation:Risk-based preparedness compares the hazard process with who and what is exposed, how vulnerable they are, and which solutions meet criteria and constraints.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A fast-growing town is expanding into the wildland-urban interface. Which plan best reduces future wildfire risk?

AAllow dense dry landscaping beside every structure.

BUse land-use zoning, defensible-space rules, warning systems, and multiple evacuation options.

CPlan only for river floods because forests are natural.

DBuild only one dead-end road into the new neighborhood.

Solution & Explanation:Future risk can be reduced before exposure grows. Zoning, fuel management, alerts, and evacuation access work together in wildfire-prone areas.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A volcanic eruption sends ash downwind but lava remains near the crater. Which preparedness conclusion is best?

AOnly the crater zone needs any plan because ash cannot travel in wind.

BAshfall means drought preparation is no longer useful.

CLava and ash always have identical hazard footprints.

DAsh can affect wider downwind areas, so plans should include air protection, shelter guidance, and communication beyond the lava zone.

Solution & Explanation:Volcanic hazards have different footprints. Ash can travel far downwind, while lava is usually more localized, so preparedness zones should differ.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS3-1, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-3 (NGSS: HS-ESS3-1; HS-ETS1-1; HS-ETS1-3; NRC/DCI: ESS3.B; ETS1.A-B; SEP/CCC: Evaluating solutions / Cause and effect; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS3/ETS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6.6, SC.912.E.7.8-7.9; TX Earth/Environmental Systems.).