Catastrophic Events

How is a tornado different from a hurricane?

• A tornado causes less damage to an ecosystem.

• A tornado brings more rain.

• A tornado is much smaller.

• Hurricanes do not impact life on land.

What impact does a tornado have on an ecosystem?

• A It can uproot trees, wipe out vegetation and animals, and destroy

  everything else in its path.

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• B The land becomes saturated and cannot absorb water fast enough

• C Large amounts of saltwater mix with freshwater, killing huge

  numbers of fish.

• D Mud and soil are deposited in different areas, trapping animals and

  plants underneath.

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Based on the reading, how does a hurricane affect an aquatic ecosystem?

• A Trees, shrubs, and other vegetation can be uprooted.

• B Barrier islands are shifted or completely eroded away, leaving the

  coast unprotected.

• C Plants and animals are washed upstream.

• D Saltwater can flood freshwater habitats, killing large numbers of fish.

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The term catastrophic means _______.

• A aquatic

• B natural ecosystem

• C extremely harmful

• D draining

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What is the main point of the passage?

• A To explain how tornadoes and hurricanes are formed

• B To explain the emotional impact of catastrophic events

• C To explain the financial impact of disasters on a country’s economy

• D To explain the impact of catastrophic events on the environment

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