[ 41 ] Earth and Space Science GED ® TEST SCIENCE FLASH REVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Which of the choices matches the following description? They can erode topsoil, destroy trees, grass, and crops, and even wash away homes. They can also contribute to the spread of disease by overflowing sewage and waste disposal infrastructure. The results of this natural hazard can take years to repair. A. floods B. hurricanes C. tsunamis D. droughts Which of the choices matches the following description? They can tear up the land, produce rockslides, and cause flooding if a river is redirected. The effects of this natural hazard in a big city can be devastating. A. hurricanes B. tsunamis C. earthquakes D. droughts Which of the choices matches the following description? They are also known as tropical cyclones—a rapidly rotating storm system with a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. They form over large bodies of relatively warm water. This natural hazard can wreak havoc along coasts, destroying plants, trees, and highways. A. floods B. hurricanes C. tsunamis D. droughts