Catastrophic events

A violent, usually destructive, natural occurrence.

• Catastrophic event

• Nuclear event

• Natural event

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface.

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A vent or fissure in the Earth's surface through which magma and gases are expelled

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A tropical storm that has winds of about 119 kilometers per hour or higher.

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.

• wildfire

• drought

• tornado

• flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A long period of dry weather.

• wildfire

• drought

• tornado

• flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.

• wildfire

• drought

• tornado

• flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

an overflowing of water in a normally dry area

• wildfire

• drought

• tornado

• flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Drought, wind, high temperatures, and low humidity do NOT contribute to the likelihood of a wildfire.

• true

• false