Catastrophic Events Mini-Quiz December 2020

• Usually the result of human negligence, but can also be caused by lightning
• Created by a weakness in the Earth's crust.  Magma rises up from mantle
• Storm surge causes massive flooding.  Wind damage causes structural damage to homes and businesses
• High winds cause destruction to everything in its path.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called...

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 

• Tsunami
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?

• Tornado

• hurricane

• Flood

• Forest Fire

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A tsunami is a large wave caused by

• a hurricane.

• global warming.

• an undersea earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or coastal landslide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called...

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...

• Tornado 
• Earthquake
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is not an impact to the ecosystem after a drought?

• Water is scarce and causes organisms to find new sources of water elsewhere.
• Floods will wipe out all the vegetation
• Herbivores will have to leave and find food elsewhere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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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

What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Wild Fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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