Short Term and Long Term Environmental Changes

Which of the following is the best definition for a Biome?

• A habitat where organisms live together. Mutualism is often observed in biomes.

• A large community of plants and animals that occupy a distinct region of the world. A biome can be terrestrial (land) or aquatic (fresh and saltwater).

• A part of a habitat where other organisms live together. Herbivores eat the plants while carnivores eat other animals.

• A small area where plants and animals live together. A good example of a biome is a pond or a tiny strip of forest.

These are the living factors or used to be living factors found in an ecosystem such as decaying wood, a dragon fly, and a Venus flytrap.

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Biome

• Habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

These are the non-living factors found in an ecosystem such as rock, climate, soil, and air.

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Biome

• Habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are a catastrophic events?

• Events that are naturally occurring such as pollution and smog. These are generally bad for the environment but are necessary for evolution.

• Events that occur naturally such as flooding, deforestation, and land-slide. These change the shape of the land which is better for the environment.

• Occurrences caused by human made changes that affect the environment. These changes are generally good for the environment and can improve the biodiversity of a habitat.

• Natural occurrences that generally have a negative effect on people and or the environment that is affects. These events can cause damage to the shape of the land and to the lives of the people and other living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A catastrophic event caused by rotation and convection currents rising up over warm ocean water. This event can cause flooding, and structural damages due to strong winds.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A catastrophic event usually caused by human negligence, but can also be caused by lightning, and severe heat/dry climate. Everything in its path can be burned and all organisms are forced to leave the immediate area. A good example of this would be the recent events in Australia, where millions of animals died due to this event.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A catastrophic event that occurs when when two air masses with different temperatures meet to create violent winds. High winds cause destruction to everything in its path.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A catastrophic event that occurs when plates underneath the earth's surface move and create a seismic activity that can cause extensive damage to roads and structure from violent shaking. Landscapes may change due to his.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is the best definition for Short Term Environmental changes?

• Short-term environmental changes tend to not affect the environment and the organisms living in it since it happens rather quickly.

• Short-term environmental changes do not have a significant effect on the environment.

• Short-term environmental changes, like droughts, floods, and fires do not give populations time to adapt to the change and force them to move or become extinct. The changes happen rather quickly and there is no time for adaptations to occur which can lead to massive die-off.

• Short-term environmental changes, like pollution, deforestation, and ice age give populations time to adapt to the change and force them to move or become extinct.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following are considered to be Short-term environmental effects?

• Hurricanes

• Tornados

• Flooding

• Deforestation

• Wildfire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2