Question

1. Read definitions of natural disasters and name them. 1. a large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain 2. an extremely violent wind or storm 3. large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry 4. a huge wave caused by an earthquake which flows onto land 5. a period of time with no rain

Answer 1

1. a large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain - snow avalanche
2. an extremely violent wind or storm -  hurricane
3. large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry - flood
4. a huge wave caused by an earthquake which flows onto land – tsunami
5. a period of time with no rain - drought

Answer 2

Natural Disasters

1. Avalanche: A large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain. 2. Tornado: An extremely violent wind or storm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. 3. Flood: A large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry. 4. Tsunami: A huge wave caused by an earthquake or other underwater disturbance that flows onto land. 5. Drought: A period of time with little or no rain.

These are just a few examples of natural disasters. There are many other types, including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and more. Natural disasters can cause significant damage to property, infrastructure, and human lives. It is important to be prepared and have emergency plans in place to mitigate the impact of these events.