Catastrophic Events

A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...

• Earthquake 

• Volcano 

• Tsunami

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over water is called...

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tsunami 

• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...

• Tornado 

• Earthquake

• Tsunami 

• Hurricane 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

• Earthquake 

• Hurricane

• Tsunami 

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The extremely strong winds associated with a tornado will have the greatest negative effect on which of the following kinds of organisms?

• Fish that feed around coral reefs.

• Smaller mammals that burrow underground.

• Birds and other animals that use trees for shelter.

• Organisms that feed on decaying plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A natural catastrophe that is characterized as massive waves that travel as fast as 500 miles an hour, which is caused by an underwater earthquake.

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Torndao

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lava or ash spewing from a mountain vent.

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Drought

• Volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A hurricane hits a coastal prairie and destroys the habitat. Years later there is an appearance of small plants with rapidly spreading roots on newly formed coastal sand dunes. This vegetation describes--

• a microhabitat

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2