Catastrophic Events

Which of the following catastrophic events are weather-related?

• tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes

• tornadoes, floods, hurricanes

• tornadoes, floods, earthquakes

• hurricanes, floods, volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What statement about floods is MOST accurate?

• Floods always have a negative impact on nature and humans.

• Floods always impact nature negatively and humans positively.

• Floods always have a positive impact on nature and humans.

• Floods usually have a negative impact on humans but can have a positive impact on nature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An extensive amount of snow over a short period is called a ...

• blizzard

• tsunami

• flood

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which catastrophic event would most likely result in trees being knocked over and the disappearance of most of the plants and animals along a narrow path in a forest ecosystem?

• tornado

• volcanic eruption

• flash flood

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Hurricanes can harm plants in coastal ecosystems in all of the following ways EXCEPT --

• high winds knocking down tall trees

• soil washing away due to high water

• clouds blocking out the Sun for too long

• storm surge moving saltwater onto land

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following maps, each of an area of approximately 300 square kilometers, best shows the damage caused by a tornado?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A diagram of the areas surrounding the Gulf of Mexico is provided. A hurricane that comes in from the Gulf of Mexico will most likely have which of the following negative effects on a Texas habitat?

• Plants on Goose Island are killed by a surge of salt water.

• Trees in and around Austin are uprooted by heavy winds.

• Birds that eat fish on Galveston Island become extinct.

• Rains create new marshland habitats in Brazos Bend.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Tornadoes are catastrophic events that create change in ecosystems in which of the following ways?

• Heavy flooding increases areas where trees can grow.

• High winds damage areas of important plant life.

• Wildfires started by lightning reduce carbon dioxide.

• Saltwater kills many ground-dwelling animals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The extremely strong winds associated with a tornado will have the greatest negative effect on which of the following kinds of organisms?

• Fish that feed around coral reefs

• Smaller mammals that burrow underground

• Birds and other animals that use trees for shelter

• Organisms that feed on decaying plants and animals

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A long period with no rain is called a _________.

• wildfire

• drought

• blizzard

• tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2