VOCABULARY RELATED TO DISASTER

Question 1

Many houses collapsed during the ____________, which was caused by a sudden movement of the Earth’s plates.

Accepted Answer

1

Question 2

A DROUGHT happens when there is too much rainfall, causing rivers to overflow.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 3

A TORNADO is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 4

A FLOOD occurs when an earthquake shakes the ground violently.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 5

A LANDSLIDE is when a large amount of snow falls from a mountain suddenly.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 6

A TSUNAMI is a huge sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 7

VOLCANIC ERUPTION happens when an ocean overflows and causes massive flooding.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 8

CYCLONES and hurricanes are the same types of storms but occur in different regions.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

A WILDFIRE is a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly in forests or grasslands.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 10

The DESTRUCTION caused by an earthquake is usually minor and does not affect buildings.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 11

A TRAGEDY is a happy event that brings joy and celebration.

Accepted Answer

x