[ 43 ] Earth and Space Science GED ® TEST SCIENCE FLASH REVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Which of the choices matches the following description? They are very large, destructive water waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides (not wind). This natural hazard used to be called tidal waves because they resembled a rising tide, but they have nothing to do with tides. A. floods B. hurricanes C. tsunamis D. droughts Which of the choices matches the following description? It occurs when an area receives substantially less precipitation than normal. This natural hazard can be designated after 15 days of reduced rainfall. Significant and sustained instances can impact crops and livestock and result in widespread food shortage, malnutrition, and famine. A. flood B. hurricane C. tsunami D. drought Describe what a natural resource is in your own words.