A Science

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What catastrophic event results in destruction along a narrow path?

• a volcanic eruption
• a tsunami
• a hurricane
• a tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which storms have the strongest winds?

• hailstorms
• tornadoes
• earthquakes
• hurricanes

Which of these is not an impact to the ecosystem after a hurricane?

• Fires throughout the area
• Poor water quality in the area
• Erosion of beaches
• Massive flooding

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A recent flood in the area has caused many short term changes to the ecosystem. Which is a long term change?

• Standing water in the streets and sewers
• Temporary displacement of organisms
• Permanent change in the landscape
• Poor water quality in rivers and streams

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Starts by lightning or a camper

• Wildfire
• Blizzard
• Meteor
• Hurricane

What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Wild Fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

All of the following are caused by hurricanes except:

• Salt intrusion

• Flooding

• Wild Fires

• Storm Surge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How would this hurricane affect a terrestrial (land) habitat in Jacksonville Mississippi?

• High winds blowing houses away

• Salt water Fish species will loose their Homes

• Flooding will cause ground dwelling animals to loose their home

• Sea Birds will no longer have nesting habitat

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What catastrophic event could cause contaminated water?

• Tornado

• Flood

• Forest Fire

• Volcanic Eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2