7.8ABC Earth Systems Review

Most of the damage done by a hurricane is caused by ----

• storm surge

• lightning

• falling trees

• widows blowing out

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If a large volcano erupts it will impact the ecosystem. Which of the following is NOT a way it will affect the ecosystem?

• burning all the trees around the volcano

• heat up the air and kill all the life in the area

• throw dust into the air affecting plants

• run into the ocean and kill coral reef animals

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How might a hurricane affect a beach coastline?

• decrease the amount of sand brought tot he area

• cause a loss of vegetation on the coast which increases beach erosion

• cause a loss of vegetation on the coast which decreases beach erosion

• increase the amount of sand brought to the area

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What would a landslide MOST LIKELY force animals in the area to do---

• move to a new area

• develop new adaptations

• uncover all buried plants

• develop different types of diets

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Which of the following events would cause an environmental disturbance in a grassland biome?

• earthquake

• volcano

• hurricane

• fire

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Which of the following would be LEAST affected by an oil spill in the bay of Alaska?

• plants along the coastline

• fishermen in the area

• migratory sea birds

• crustaceans at the bottom of the bay

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How do forest fires affect the lithosphere?

• increasing soil erosion

• causing air pollution

• increasing seismic activity

• causing dust storms

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What is a protective barrier, against hurricanes, along a coastline?

• erosion of land

• new construction of buildings

• buildup of organic material

• buildup of dunes

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Which is the MOST serious impact to an ecosystem after a tornado?

• increase in biodiversity

• soil erosion with water pollution

• growth of plants

• animals relocating

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Which of these are the MOST unpredictable?

• earthquake

• hurricane

• tornado

• blizzard

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