A natural disaster destroyed a group of old buildings that contained toxic materials like lead paint. Toxic materials contaminated the soil and water sources near the destroyed buildings. Additionally, trees in a small area near the buildings were destroyed. Some of the trees were over 75 years old and provided places for birds to build nests.

What type of natural disaster most likely caused these problems?
A. tornado
B. hurricane
C. volcanic eruption
D. flood

8) animals respond in various ways to stimuli detected through their senses. some of these responses are stimulated by the presence of danger. which of these animal responses is the best example of a response to an immediate threat? a) a rooster crows every morning at the first sign of light. b) as something approaches an octopus, it shoots a cloud of ink. c) from late fall until spring, bears hibernate to preserve energy. d) a dog is getting hot in the sunlight, so he moves to a shaded area.