Catastrophic Events - Review Game - USE TO STUDY

Matching: Match each definition with the correct vocabulary term.

• a spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction

• wildfire

• starts by lightning or a human

• hurricane

• extensive amount of snow over a short period

• meteorite

• debris from space

• blizzard

• a larger storm associated with low pressure that forms over water

• tornado

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Which events are most likely to occur during a hurricane? Check THREE correct answers.

• violent winds

• flooding

• coastal areas at greater risk

• high air pressure

• excessive snow

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Which is most likely to cause a drought?

• a low-pressure system over the ocean

• extended dry periods

• high winds

• an earthquake under the ocean

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The term “catastrophic” means (a)   .

• moderately dangerous

• can cause between serious and extreme damage

• can cause worse than extreme damage

• can create very high danger levels

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Evidence of a meteorite would most likely be (a)   .

• flooded ecosystems

• craters in Earth

• extremely large waves

• widespread fires

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Your teacher displays the graphic (see picture) showing wind speed data for Sarasota, Florida.

Three classmates disagree about what the data is showing.

Chloe: This data shows a blizzard.

Phil: This data shows a drought.

Isabella: This data shows a hurricane.

Which student is correct?

• Chloe

• Phil

• Isabella

• none of the students

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Which evidence supports that there is a hurricane about to hit Sarasota, FL?

• Blizzards usually have high wind speeds and low visibility.

• High winds usually create very dry conditions.

• The warm water near Sarasota may help create a hurricane.

• There is not enough information to tell.

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What factors would be most dangerous for the animals in an animal sanctuary during a hurricane?

• Flooding and strong winds

• Sunny weather

• Mild rain

• Calm winds

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What preparations might your family need to make at home before a blizzard arrives?

• Stock up on food and water

• Plan a vacation

• Go for a picnic

• Organize a party

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 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 increase the amount of beach erosion in the future, 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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