Catastrophic Events

what is this (a)  

• tornado 
• landslide
• typhoon 
• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called (a)  

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...

• Tornado 
• Earthquake
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

• Earthquake 
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lava or ash spewing from a mountain vent.

• Earthquake
• Flood
• Drought
• Volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A hurricane hits a coastal prairie and destroys the habitat. Years later there is an appearance of small plants with rapidly spreading roots on newly formed coastal sand dunes. This vegetation describes-- (a)  

• a microhabitat
• primary succession
• secondary succession
• biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the main difference between primary and secondary succession?

• primary begins with bare rocks and secondary starts having soil

• primary is the first stage and secondary is the second stage

• primary builds plant communities and secondary builds animal communities

• primary occurs after natural disasters and secondary occurs after disturbances to the ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An extensive amount of snow over a short period is called a (a)  

• Blizzard
• Flood
• Tsunami 
• Hurricane 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4