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- 1. Multiple Choice
Seismology sensors are instruments that scientists can use to measure what natural hazard?
earthquakes
floods
drought
tornadoes
- 2. Multiple Choice
GPS is one tool that can help scientists measure ground deformation and help predict ?
earthquakes
volcanoes
tornadoes
drought
- 3. Multiple Choice
what natural hazard precedes a tsunami, therefore helping scientists predict tha 1 will occur?
typhoon
tornado
hurricane
earthquake
- 4. Multiple Choice
What catastrophic event does this picture depict ?
Tsunami
Tornado
Hurricane
Earthquake
- 5. Multiple Choice
Tornadoes can negatively affect an ecosystem when
the salt water they bring kills off burrowing insects
the rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt
they bring higher temperatures favored by birds
their strong winds uproot many of the important plants
- 6. Multiple Choice
What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion ?
wild fire
hurricane
tornado
flood
- 7. Multiple Choice
What catastrophic event does this picture depict ?
Hurricane
Tsunami
Earthquake
Tornado
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a benefit of a flooded river?
Removal of leaves from tall trees
Deposition of nutrients in the surrounding soil
Burial and uprooting of plants
Increased formation of habitats for organisms
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these it NOT an impact to the ecosystem after a hurricane ?
Erosion of beaches
Massive flooding
Fires throughout the area
Poor water quality in the area
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a benefit from a catastrophic event ?
A wildfire returns nutrients to the soil.
A flooded river deposits nutrients on the riverbank
A flood provides extra water to the environment
- 11. Multiple Choice
What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?
Tornado
hurricane
flood
forest fire
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly matches the catastrophic event with its impact?
Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area
A wildfire increases the number of habitats for organisms
A hurricane increases erosion and makes a beach smaller.
a tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast
- 13. Multiple Choice
What catastrophic event could cause contaminated water?
Forest Fire
Tornado
Volcanic Eruption
Flood
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following natural disasters have had the LEAST impact on Texas
hurricanes
floods
earthquakes
tornadoes
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which is the best synonym for catastrophic ?
Fortunate
Disaster
Advantageous
Successful
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