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Wildfires, Drought, and Earthquakes in the West

The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade·Social Studies·US-MA-SS

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Explain how environmental conditions and tectonic activity create natural hazards such as droughts, severe forest fires, and earthquakes in the West.

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The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

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Examine the environmental hazards of the West, community disaster response, iconic national parks, and physical mapping skills.

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4.T4e.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Explain how disasters, such as drought and forest fires, have affected the region, and how government and citizens have responded to catastrophic events.