Middle School Catastrophic Events

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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Which of the following is NOT a benefit from a catastrophic event?

• A flooded river deposits nutrients on the riverbank.

• A wildfire returns nutrients to the soil.

• A flood provides extra water to the environment.

Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when

• the saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects
• their strong winds uproot many of the important plants
• the rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt
• they bring higher temperatures favored by birds

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Which of the following is an example of a benefit of a flooded river?

• Burial and uprooting of plants

• Deposition of nutrients in the surrounding soil

• Removal of leaves from tall trees

• Increased formation of habitats for organisms

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

• Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area.

• A tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast.

• A hurricane increases erosion and makes a beach smaller.

• A wildfire increases the number of habitats for organisms.

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Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?

• Advantageous
• Successful
• Disaster
• Fortunate

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What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 

• Tsunami
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 

• Tsunami
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Earthquake

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Which of the following natural disasters have had the LEAST impact on TEXAS

• hurricanes
• floods
• tornadoes
• earthquakes

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

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Wild Fire