Natural Events and Succession (E.8AC)

When a fault moves in the earth's crust, this is called -

• an earthquake

• a volcanic eruption

• a tsunami

• an effect of population growth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A large tidal wave that crashes into the shore and erodes away much of the land is -

• an earthquake

• a volcanic eruption

• a tsunami

• an effect of population growth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When lava, ash, and gas explodes onto the atmosphere, landing on Earth's surface, it's a -

• an earthquake

• a volcanic eruption

• a tsunami

• an effect of population growth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lightning striking a forest after an extended period of extreme dry weather, often can cause -

• an earthquake

• a volcanic eruption

• a tsunami

• a fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When water overflows onto land that is already saturated, it can cause a _____

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The movement of tectonic plates can also lead to which natural events?

[Select ALL that apply]

• earthquakes

• volcanic events

• population growth

• tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Primary or secondary ecological succession?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Primary or secondary ecological succession?

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What is a climax community?

• An ecosystem that is just beginning to grow.

• An ecosystem that is stable and mature and has reached the final stages of succession.

• An ecosystem that is damaged by a forest fire.

• An ecosystem that has been impacted by volcanic events.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the name given to lichens, mosses or algae after a primary succession OR weeds and grasses after secondary succession?

• pioneer species

• volunteer species

• founder species

• climatic species