Natural Disasters , Spheres, 5 Levels, Biomes Review

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Wind is part of which Earth sphere?

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Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Volcano example found in:

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Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Fish and coral in a coral reef are found in the:

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Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Sphere where a flood originates:

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Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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A natural disaster caused by shifting tectonic plates, often along fault lines in California and Alaska, and can lead to tsunamis.

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earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from Canada mix to form a natural disaster that can cause destruction 1 mile wide and 50 miles long, with winds up to 300 mph.

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tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Occurs when magma from the Earth's mantle rises to fill space after tectonic plates move, building pressure until it erupts, releasing lava and ash.

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volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Floods are the most common natural disaster in the US, caused by heavy rains, overflowing rivers, and broken dams.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Most hurricanes are man-made due to carbon pollution.

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False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Hurricanes require warm, moist air, heat, and open ocean.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6