Catastrophic Events

what is this

• tornado 
• landslide
• typhoon 
• hurricane

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What causes damage in a hurricane?

• Winds
• Flooding
• Storm Surge
• All of the above

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• Caused by an asteroid or meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere and hitting the Earth.
• Caused by shift in the Earth's tectonic plates
• Caused by rotation and convection currents rising up over warm ocean water
• Sometimes created when two air masses with different temperatures meet

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

• Tornado 
• Earthquake
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

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Hurricanes typically form over...

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

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One of the best places to seek protection during a tornado is...

• in the attic.
• beside either the stove or the refrigerator. 
• in the garage. 
• in the basement of a well-build building.  

Which of these is NOT an impact to the ecosystem after a hurricane?

• Fires throughout the area

• Poor water quality in the area

• Erosion of beaches

• Massive flooding

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Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?

• Advantageous
• Successful
• Disaster
• Fortunate