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WorksheetsCatastrophe Events
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
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.
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
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.
What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion?
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
Wild Fire
What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?
Tornado
hurricane
Flood
Forest Fire
What catastrophic event could cause contaminated water?
Tornado
Flood
Forest Fire
Volcanic Eruption
