Exploring Catastrophic Events in Science

The video explores various catastrophic events, including floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, blizzards, droughts, tornadoes, wildfires, and volcanoes. It discusses their causes, effects on ecosystems, and the resulting changes in landscapes and populations. The video aims to help viewers predict and describe the impact of these events on ecosystems.

What defines a catastrophic event?

• A regular natural occurrence

• A small disturbance in ecological balance

• An extreme and harmful event causing great damage

• A moderate inconvenience

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What can cause a flood?

• Mild winds

• Low atmospheric pressure

• Light rainfall

• A storm surge or a broken dam

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During which season do hurricanes typically develop?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What natural phenomenon causes tsunamis?

• Cyclones

• Volcanic eruptions

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes in the ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary effect of earthquakes?

• Flooding

• Snowstorms

• Ground shaking and landscape shifts

• Landslides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a common consequence of blizzards?

• Power outages due to ice on power lines

• Increased mosquito populations

• Wildfires

• Drought conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What can prolonged drought lead to?

• Heavy snowfall

• Flooding

• Loss of animal and plant life including crops

• Increased crop yields

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What conditions lead to the formation of tornadoes?

• Mix of warm and cold air on land

• High sea temperatures

• Stable atmospheric conditions

• Heavy precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a significant impact of wildfires?

• Formation of new rivers

• Decrease in wind speeds

• Increased rainfall

• Short-term devastation to all producers and consumers in the area

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What catastrophic event could potentially affect the entire United States if it occurred?

• The eruption of a super volcano

• A blizzard

• An earthquake

• A tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2