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WorksheetsCatastrophic Events
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of these changes would happen the fastest?
erosion of a valley by a river
earthquake damage
waves creating a sandy beach
Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when
the saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects
the rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt
their strong winds uproot many of the important plants
they bring higher temperatures favored by birds
A sudden shift in the Earth's crust is called a...
Earthquake
Hurricane
Tornado
Wildfire
What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?
wildfire
blizzard
flood
tornado
A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...
Hurricane
Tsunami
Wildfire
Drought
Which of these is NOT an impact to the ecosystem after a hurricane?
Fires throughout the area
Poor water quality in the area
Massive flooding
Which of the following correctly matches the catastrophic event with its impact?
Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area.
A hurricane burns habitat for wildlife.
A tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast.
A wildfire clears underbrush and the ash adds nutrients to the soil.
A long period of time with no rain is called a...
drought
volcano
tsunami
tornado
Which catastrophic event is being described? Hot lava, ash and gases erupt from a magma chamber beneath the earth.
volcano
earthquake
flood
drought
Catastrophic events can affect ecosystems as well as people
true
false
The Dust Bowl occurred in the 1930's as a result of a...
drought
tornado
volcano
earthquake
