Catastrophic events

what is this

• tornado 
• landslide
• typhoon 
• hurricane

Which storms have the strongest winds?

• hailstorms
• tornadoes
• earthquakes
• hurricanes

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

Floods happen when_________

• too much snow and winds are present
• too much rain in a short period of time
• too much rain in mountains
• too much rain inside a cave

Which of the following is the most likely effect on flooding on an ecosystem?

• Increase in organisms that reproduce in fresh water
• More rapid growth of grasses and shrubs
• Fish that feed on plants will have to compete more
• Nutrients will increase in deeper layers of the soil

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

• Earthquake 
• Volcano 
• Tsunami
• Flood

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

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?

• Advantageous

• Successful

• Disasterous

• Fortunate

What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?

• Hurricane
• Flood
• Blizzard
• Tsunami 

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

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado