Introduction to Extreme Weather

Introduction to Extreme Weather: Reading 1

Exploring Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather Events

The history of extreme weather events provides valuable insights into the patterns and impacts of these phenomena. From ancient civilizations to modern times, extreme weather has shaped human history. Explore the fascinating stories of hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather events that have left their mark on our world.

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the passage?

• The impact of extreme weather events on human life

• The causes and intensification of extreme weather phenomena

• The history of extreme weather events

• The future predictions of extreme weather patterns

Types of Extreme Weather

• Tornadoes: Violent rotating columns of air that can cause widespread destruction.
• Hurricanes: Large, powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds and heavy rainfall.
• Floods: Overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.
• Droughts: Extended periods of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and crop damage.

Multiple Choice

Which extreme weather event is characterized by an overflow of water onto normally dry land?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Floods

• Droughts

Floods

Floods are extreme weather events characterized by an overflow of water onto normally dry land. They can cause widespread damage, displacement of people, and loss of life. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failures. They are a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout history and continue to pose a significant threat to communities worldwide. Preparation and early warning systems are crucial in mitigating the impact of floods.

Labelling

Label these images according to the type of extreme weather.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Hurricane

Drought

Flood

Fill in the Blanks

Match

Match the following

sandstorm

drought

hurricane

tsunami

• sandstorm

• drought

• hurricane

• tsunami

Drag and Drop

The day is _____ over. I will be going to bed soon.

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Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

almost

cover

last

huge

Match

Match the following

• The road conditions are ___.

• The table is ___.

• A football game ____ 90 minutes.

huge

lightning

dangerous

covered

lasts

• huge

• lightning

• dangerous

• covered

• lasts