Catastrophic Events

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

• Earthquake 
• Volcano 
• Tsunami
• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This catastrophic event starts by lightening or a camper...

• Volcano
• Tornado
• Wildfire
• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• Flood
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Hurricane
• Flood
• Blizzard
• Tsunami 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• Earthquake 
• Hurricane
• Tsunami 
• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 

• Volcano 
• Drought
• Wildfire
• Meteor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• Earthquake
• Wildfire
• Drought
• Tornado 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Hurricanes typically form over...

• cold ocean water. 
• tropical rain forests. 
• warm ocean water. 
• very dry land masses. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

what is this

• tornado 
• landslide
• typhoon 
• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5