TCA 9 Review - 7.8ABC

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

Which of the following is the most likely effect of 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

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

• Tornado
• Volcanic Eruption
• Flash Flood
• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is not an impact to the ecosystem after a drought?

• Water is scarce and causes organisms to find new sources of water elsewhere.
• Floods will wipe out all the vegetation
• Herbivores will have to leave and find food elsewhere

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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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Which is not an impact to the ecosystem after a drought?

• Water is scarce and causes organisms to find new sources of water elsewhere.
• Floods will wipe out all the vegetation
• Herbivores will have to leave and find food elsewhere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A recent flood in the area has caused many short term changes to the ecosystem. Which is a long term change?

• Standing water in the streets and sewers
• Temporary displacement of organisms
• Permanent change in the landscape
• Poor water quality in rivers and streams

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is an example of a benefit of a flooded river?

• Removal of leaves from tall trees

• Deposition of nutrients in the surrounding soil

• Burial and uprooting of plants

• Increased formation of habitats for organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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