Populations of migratory birds often decrease when a hurricane passes through an area. The most reasonable explanation for this is that -

Protected areas along the shores get destroyed, increasing predation on birds by aquatic species

Hurricanes cause large numbers of flocks to veer off course during migration, and birds do not have enough energy to reach their nesting grounds.

Hurricanes increase debris along shorelines, making birds unable to locate one another during breeding seasons.

Clouds block sunlight for so long, that the plants that migrating birds eat die off.

A student built this model of a river in a stream table, using sand and water. She will use the model to investigate how a flash flood affects the ecosystem surrounding the river. What would make the student's model more useful?

The student should add plants to the model.

The student should add bridges to the model.

The student should add a dam to the model.

The student should add fish to the model.

Floods deliver massive amounts of water to an area that is normally dry. What negative impact would this have on an ecosystem?

Producers could be wiped out causing a collapse in the food web.

Fish will be able to reproduce with more space.

More ground water will be available for animals to drink.

The water table will rise supplying more water to organisms.

What was one negative impact that Hurricane Katrina had on the ecosystem of the Gulf Coast?

The influx of salt water greatly damaged the habitats of many plants and animals in the area.

The interest from around the world for aide increased global interests in the region.

The clearing of land from the debris lead to a regeneration of land.

The wetlands increased in size.

Tornadoes are catastrophic events that create change in ecosystems in which of the following ways?

High winds damage areas of important plant life.

Heavy flooding increases areas where trees can grow.

Wildfires started by lightning reduce carbon dioxide.

Saltwater kills many ground-dwelling animals.

Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when

their strong winds uproot many of the important plants

the saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects

the rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt

they bring higher temperatures favored by birds

The South Texas Brush Country has an average temperature of 73 degrees and very little rainfall. The area is relatively flat, very few grasses, and the soil is rocky, dry, and shallow, What would be the effect of wind erosion on this area?

It would carry away the top soil which will reduce the productivity of the land.

It would deposit more soil in the area for more plants to grow.

It would create deltas which can provide new habitats for animals

It would develop sand bars to protect the short trees and shrubs.

1On Saturday, September 7, 2008 Hurricane Ike made landfall over Galveston, Texas, around 2 a.m. Maximum sustained winds neared 110 mph (175 km/h) and some higher gusts were present. Ike's hurricane-force winds, record-breaking levels of storm surge and extensive coastal and inland flooding Ieft a devastating mark on the natural environment. Hurricane Ike impacted the coastal ecosystem in all of the following ways except –

the growing season was shortened due to temperature changes.

beaches and soil were lost due to erosion.

organisms were killed when saltwater was pushed into freshwater wetlands.

trees were knocked down so squirrels and birds lost their homes.

. In 2013, Japan was devastated by huge tsunami that caused major destruction to the islands. Which of the following is a true statement about the result on the ecosystem?

A large amount of erosion has occurred on the shore of the island

Japan is now covered in a healthier, more nutrient rich soil

The number of plants has increased due to the large amount of water.

Japan will have an increase in the number of animal species present.

The illustration above shows the shoreline at Corpus Christi Bay, Texas. This shoreline has an elevation of three meters above sea level. How would the shoreline appear in 100 years due to weathering, erosion and deposition?

shoreline wilI move farther inland

more sand will be deposited along the shoreline

no change will occur along the shoreline

the shoreline will move farther into the bay

The extremely strong winds associated with a tornado will have the greatest negative effecton which of the following kinds of organisms.

birds and other animals that use trees for shelter

fish that eat around coral reefs

smaller mammals that burrow underground

organisms that feed on decaying plants and animals

Which of the following correctly matches the catastrophic event with its impact?

A hurricane increases erosion and makes a beach smaller.

Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area.

A tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast.

A wildfire increases the number of habitats for organisms.

A forest fire lightly burned part of the park. The fire added nutrients to the soil. The fire also helped pine cones open and drop their seeds on the ground. These seeds sprouted and grew into strong, healthy seedlings. What effect did the change in the environment MOST LIKELY have on the pine trees growing in the park?

The fire helped release the seeds that grew in the improved soil.

New plants moved in to replace the pine trees that were there before.

The seeds that dropped to the ground grew, but there were much fewer trees than before.

When storm surge from a hurricane flows into freshwater, which of the following is likely to occur?

Increase in salinity and decrease in freshwater plants.

Decrease in salinity and increase of freshwater plants.

Decrease in salinity and decrease in freshwater plants.

Increase in salinity and increase in freshwater plants.

After a hurricane, plant A began to do poorly and plant B began to thrive. After several large rainstorms, plant A began to thrive and plant B began to do poorly. What hypothesis is best supported by this information?

Plant A does best in low salinity water and soil and plant B does best in high salinity water and soil.

Plants A and B both do best in high salinity water and soil.

Plants A and B both do best in low salinity water and soil.

Plant A does best in high salinity water and soil and plant B does best in low salinity water and soil.

A diagram of the areas surrounding the Gulf of Mexico is provided. A hurricane that comes in from the Gulf of Mexico will most likely have which of the following negative effects on a Texas habitat?

Plants on Goose Island are killed by a surge of salt water.

Trees in and around Austin are uprooted by heavy winds.

Birds that eat fish on Galveston Island become extinct.

Rains create new marshland habitats in Brazos Bend.

Hurricane Katrina had a dramatic affect on many coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico. The following pictures show a stretch of beach in Texas before and after the storm made landfall. What effect will the storms erosive damage most likely have on this section of beach in the future?

The loss of vegetation along the coast will increase the amount of beach erosion in the future, making the beach smaller.

The higher ocean level will decrease the amount of sand being brought onto the beach, making the beach smaller.

The loss of vegetation along the coast will decrease the amount of beach erosion in the future, making the beach bigger.

The higher ocean level will increase the amount of sand being brought onto the beach, making the beach bigger.

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Where are hurricanes most likely to do the most damage?

Near the coast

In the forest

In a desert

On the North pole

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What is the difference between a flash flood and a heavy rainfall?

A flood is followed by strong winds

A flood brings salt water onto shore

A flood can strike quickly not allowing organsims to flee.

A flood increases the areas where trees can grow

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

Flood

Hurricane

Tsunami

Blizzard

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

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Meteor

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What catastrophic event does this picture depict?

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What is a positive effect following a forest fire?

it provides heat for mammals in winter

it increases annual rainfall by forming more clouds

it clears underbrush to allow new plants to grow

. it drives away predators that eat smaller animals

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. Which of the following best explains how a hurricane might affect an ecosystem on the Texas coast?

The ecosystem would experience flooding, uprooted trees and animals would be killed or displaced

The ecosystem would experience some rain and flooding, trees would be standing and the animals would swim

People would be displaced, but the animals and plants would remain

After the flood waters recede or go down, everything will return back to the way it was before

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Catastrophic Events Part 3

Where are hurricanes most likely to do the most damage?

What is the difference between a flash flood and a heavy rainfall?

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

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

What catastrophic event does this picture depict?

What is a positive effect following a forest fire?

. Which of the following best explains how a hurricane might affect an ecosystem on the Texas coast?

Populations of migratory birds often decrease when a hurricane passes through an area. The most reasonable explanation for this is that -

Suppose pressure along a fault line builds up. Eventually the rocks along the fault shift positions. What will be the effect of this event?

Which natural disaster comes from powerful thunderstorms and appears as rotating, funnel-shaped clouds?

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