Catastrophic Events

Has extremely high winds and a narrow path of destruction

• hurricane

• tornado

• tsunami

• flood

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An extensive amount of snow over a short period is called a...

• Blizzard
• Flood
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 

• Volcano 
• Drought
• Wildfire
• Meteor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A long period with no rain is called a...

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hurricanes typically form over...

• cold ocean water. 
• tropical rain forests. 
• warm ocean water. 
• very dry land masses. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This catastrophic event starts by lightening or a camper...

• Volcano
• Tornado
• Wildfire
• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?

• Advantageous
• Successful
• Disaster
• Fortunate

A recent flood in the area has caused many short term changes to the ecosystem. Which is a long term change?

• Standing water in the streets and sewers
• Temporary displacement of organisms
• Permanent change in the landscape
• Poor water quality in rivers and streams

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Lava or ash spewing from a mountain vent.

• Earthquake
• Flood
• Drought
• Volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2