Impacts on Ecosystems

A tornado can change an ecosystem in which of the following ways?

• Local water sources dry up

• Ocean levels rise and flood coastal areas

• High winds damage habitats and plant life

• Wildfires burn away underbrush

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The Rolling Plains region of Texas has a number of deep canyons. Because of this, the ecoregion is expected to have ____.

• Deep lakes

• Flowing rivers

• Moving glaciers

• High winds

Which of the following BEST describes the land formation of a watershed?

• The land formation of a watershed is defined by the topography, or the way the land slopes downward and converges towards a central point.

• The land formation of a watershed is determined by the distance from the nearest body of water.

• The land formation of a watershed is determined by the types of plants and animals that inhabit it.

• The land formation of a watershed is determined by the amount of rainfall it receives.

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What is most likely responsible for wearing down mountains?

• Floods and fire

• Weathering and erosion

• Animals and plants

• Earthquakes

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Both tornadoes and hurricanes can affect ecosystems by:

• Destroying habitats

• Removing leaves from trees

• Contaminating water sources

• Making lake water levels rise

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Hurricanes that originate in the Gulf of Mexico may___?

• Create new river deltas

• Cause an earthquake

• Create new rivers

• Move sand from the beach

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Where are hurricanes most likely to cause the most damage?

• Coastal areas with high populations

• Mountainous regions with sparse population densities

• Urban areas with low population densities

• Inland areas with low population densities

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Which of these would most likely have the greatest negative effect on groundwater in a watershed?

• Agricultural runoff

• Water conservation measures

• Proper waste disposal

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What is a typical characteristic of a flash flood?

• Water levels decrease rapidly
• No change in water levels
• Sudden and rapid rise in water levels
• Gradual and slow rise in water levels

Which of the following organisms would be most directly affected by hurricanes?

• River Crabs

• Coral Reef Fish

• Rain Forest Monkeys

• Mountain Birds

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