Question

Of the following disturbances, which can only be categorized as extreme (i.e., could not be considered small or medium in scale)?(1 point) Responses rapid glacial retreat due to climate change rapid glacial retreat due to climate change hurricane flooding in several cities in Texas hurricane flooding in several cities in Texas wildfire across several counties in California wildfire across several counties in California volcanic eruption in the middle of the ocean

Answer 1

Among the disturbances listed, the one that can only be categorized as extreme is the **volcanic eruption in the middle of the ocean**. This type of event typically involves significant geological activity and can cause widespread impact, including tsunamis, ash clouds, and alterations to marine ecosystems. In contrast, while rapid glacial retreat, hurricane flooding, and wildfires can also be considered severe, they can vary in scale and impact, sometimes being categorized as small or medium depending on the specific circumstances.