Catastrophic Events

A large storm that forms over warm water and has an eye that is still is called a(n)

• blizzard

• tsunami

• hurricane

• flood

Most of the damage caused by hurricanes is caused by

• windows breaking in buildings.

• lightning from thunderstorms

• trees falling because of high winds

• storm surges that flood areas on the coast

A spinning funnel cloud that causes much destruction due to high winds is a(n)

• hurricane

• tsunami

• earthquake

• tornado

Which best describes the impact of floods on an ecosystem?

• strong winds that uproot small trees and plants

• soil erosion along rivers that prevents aquatic plants from getting sunlight and removing important sediment.

• homes that are destroyed and people getting injured.

• less competition for space and resources among aquatic organisms.

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a

• flood

• earthquake

• tsunami

• hurricane

Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when

• The saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects.

• Their strong winds uproot many of the important plants.

• they bring higher temperatures favored by most birds

• The rise in the water level they produce introduces harmful salts.

Days of heavy rainfall that causes rivers, streams, lakes and other bodies of water to rise over their banks can cause damage to bridges, roads, cars, homes, buildings, roads, cars, homes, buildings, and other structures.

• flood

• hurricane

• drought

• tsimami

The downward movement of rock or debris from a mountain or hill that can cause damage to buildings, homes, roads, and other structures

• wildfire

• drought

• tornado

• landslide

A long, high wave of water caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption that can cause major damage and erosion due to the crushing force of water

• tsunami

• hurricane

• flood

• tornado

A large fire that spreads quickly and destroys forests, grasslands, and other areas that can cause damage to forests, grasslands, homes, and death to large numbers of wildlife and crops.

• drought

• wildfire

• landslide

• earthquake