Based on what you have learned in this investigation, how would you

characterize the impact of a hurricane on New York City. Would it be
minor, major, or catastrophic? Explain your answer. What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Look for supporting evidence. The impact of a hurricane on New York
City would depend on several factors, including the intensity of the hurricane, distance
from the city to actual landfall point, warning time, etc.

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A) a fringing reef B) a barrier reef C) an atoll D) polyps E) dolines

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The vast majority of all sedimentary rocks are sandstones, limestones and ________

A) shales B) schists C) magmas D) detritus E) diamonds

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For most domestic animals, trophic-level efficiency is usually ________

A) approximately 30% B) approximately 20% C) dependent on what the animals were fed D) greater than 10% E) less than 10%

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