Understanding Natural Disasters

Front

What is a natural disaster?

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A major event caused by the natural processes of the Earth

Front

Which of the following is a geological disaster? Tornado, Flood, Earthquake, Hurricane

Back

Earthquake

Front

Fill in the blank: Meteorological disasters are caused by ________ conditions.

Back

severe weather

Front

What type of disaster is a tsunami?

Back

Hydrological

Front

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster? Earthquake, Oil spill, Hurricane, Flood

Back

Oil spill

Front

Fill in the blank: Hydrological disasters are caused by ________.

Back

water

Front

What is the result of something happening, also known as the effect?

Back

Impact

Front

Which of the following is an example of a human disaster? Earthquake, Volcano, Oil spill, Tornado

Back

Oil spill

Front

Fill in the blank: Geological disasters are caused by changes to the ________.

Back

Earth's surface

Front

What should students be able to do with maps in relation to natural disasters?

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Use them to make inferences and predictions