Catastrophic Events Lesson

Multiple Select

Catastrophic Events can....

(Hint: Multiple correct answers, check all that apply)

• Cause severe damage to the land

• Endanger human life or cause loss of life

  
  

• Speed up the effects of erosion and deposition

  
  

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Catastrophic Events are also known as ​ ​ ​

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Multiple Choice

True or False: Catastrophic Events can have both negative and positive outcomes/effects.

• True
• False

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What's one postive impact tornados bring?

Multiple Select

Tornados can be described as...

(Check two answers)

• A vortex that reaches from the ground to the sky

• A mild wind

• A very dangerous vortex

Multiple Choice

Tornados mainly occur in what part of the United States

• Canada

• New Mexico

• The States that make up the "Tornado Alley"

• Florida

Multiple Choice

What is one unique feature of an hurricane?

• the wings

• the eye

• the legs

• the head

Multiple Choice

Unlike tornados, hurricanes will always form over...

• land

• water

Multiple Choice

Which landforms are more likely to be effected by hurricanes?

• Canyons

• Hoodoos

• Sea Caves

• Coastline, marches and barrier islands

Multiple Choice

True or False. One positive impact of earthquakes are minerals are pushed to the surface.

• True
• Earthquakes have no impact on minerals
• False