Catastrophic Events
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- Q1What does catastrophic mean?Very badVery goodDeliciousOkay30s
- Q2The Gulf Prairies and Marshes have experienced many catastrophic events. This type of event forms over warm ocean water. This causes incredibly high destructive winds. This type of catastrophic event is called _____________.WildfiresTsnuamiTornadoHurricanes30s
- Q3Which natural disaster comes from powerful thunderstorms and appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped clouds?TornadoVolcanoEarthquakeHurricane30s
- Q4Which type of ecosystem damage can be caused by lightning?Wind damage to treesWildfireStorm SurgeFlooding30s
- Q5Which of these changes to an ecosystem is most likely caused by a tornado?Coastal areas are floodedStorm surge flood the coastBranches are broken off of treesRivers overflow their banks30s
- Q6Which of the following are ways wildfires can impact an ecosystem?TsnaumisLoss of HabitatEarthquakesFlooding30s
- Q7What should you do if you are caught in the open, and a tornado is present?Lay in a ditchEscape to a carNone of theseFind a nearby treee30s
- Q8Which natural disaster comes from powerful thunderstorms and appears as rotating, funnel-shaped clouds?EarthquakesFloodsHurricanesTornadoes30s
- Q9Tornadoes are most common in flat land, which area of the US is considered Tornado Alley?KansasFloridaAlaskaNew York30s
- Q10A tornado watch is more severe than a warning. Which of these describes a tornado watch?When a tornado has been spotted in your areaWhen tornadoes are possible in your areaA device that tells you what time a tornado is going to strikeWhen you get your binoculars out and look for a funnel cloud30s
- Q11Where do hurricanes form?Over mountain rangesIn the desertOver flat landOver warm ocean water30s
- Q12The heavy waves of a hurricane are called ________.Wave StormsStorm surgeRegular wavesThunderstorms30s
- Q13Why don't hurricanes form in polar regions?The water is frozenThe water is not cold enoughThe water is not warm enoughThere is no water in polar regions30s
- Q14Hurricane season is from June-November, why is this typically when hurricanes form?This is just when they happenThey just happen whenever throughout the yearThe water is too coldThe water is warm enough for hurricanes to form.30s
- Q15Which of these is one why volcanoes can effect the environment?They create new landThey release poisonous gasAll of theseThey can destroy habitats30s
