Catastrophic Events

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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Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when

• the saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects
• their strong winds uproot many of the important plants
• the rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt
• they bring higher temperatures favored by birds

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following correctly matches the catastrophic event with its impact?

• Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area.

• A tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast.

• A hurricane increases erosion and makes a beach smaller.

• A wildfire increases the number of habitats for organisms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?

• Advantageous
• Successful
• Disaster
• Fortunate

What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 

• Tsunami
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 

• Tsunami
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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Which of the following natural disasters have had the LEAST impact on TEXAS

• hurricanes
• floods
• tornadoes
• earthquakes

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A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Volcano 
• Tsunami
• Flood

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

• Volcano
• Tornado
• Wildfire
• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

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