natural disasters

Types of Natural Disasters

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What is a natural disaster?

• A red letter day

• A bad thing caused by a bad person

• They are events that causes suffering brought on by nature

• An event that causes suffering brought on by an enemy

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What are some natural disasters?

• A war

• hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and rain

• hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and volcanoes

• A very bad day

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Choose the image that shows a volcano

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Choose the image that shows a tornado

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Which is the safest material to use if engineering a house near a volcano?

• foam
• wood
• metal
• stone

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Choose the image that shows a drought

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Choose the image that shows a forest fire

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What is the molten rock from a volcano called BEFORE it erupts at the Earth's surface?

• hot rocks
• fire
• magma
• lava

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Choose the image that shows a flood

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Choose the image that shows an earthquake

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Choose the image that shows a tsunami

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Tsunamis are caused by...

• underwater Earthquakes that create large ripples in the water that eventually push out into land.

• someone leaving the faucet running for too long.

• someone doing a huge cannon ball in the middle of the ocean.

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Choose the image that shows lava

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Where do wildfires happen?

• near the ocean

• between the earth plates

• in hot and dry forests

• around the earth plates

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Choose the image that shows a landslide

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What causes tsunamis?

• whales
• wind
• earthquakes
• thunderstorms

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These shutters are engineered to protect against what type of natural disaster?

• hurricane
• earthquake
• volcano
• heat wave

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True or False: Most wildfires happen because people are not careful.

• False

• True

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Choose the image that shows a hurricane

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What causes an Earthquake?

• Tectonic plates in the Earth moving and sliding.

• Giants racing across the Earth.

• Masses of people jumping up and down all at once.

Floods: 

This natural disaster is the most common on the coasts of the USA. The heaviest rains cause this, and as a result the cities or villages get full of water

Earthquakes:

These have caused the a lot of damage in many countries. It happens when the ground shakes. Japan has the highest rate of earthquakes.

Hurricanes:

 It is the strongest storm with a violent wind. They are very common in Florida, USA and the Caribbean.

Wildfires: 

A huge fire which destroys a great area of land, especially in forests and green areas. In summer, it is the most dangerous disaster for wildlife and people

Drought:

It is a long period of time when it doesn’t rain at all. This causes people to lose their crops, and it causes hunger.

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• The longest drought was in the Atacama desert in Chile.

• The worst earthquake was in Japan in 2011.

• The biggest flood was in the USA in 2005.

• The most dangerous hurricane was in Mexico.

• The most recent wildfire was in Portugal.

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• The longest drought was in the Atacama desert in Chile.

• The worst earthquake was in Japan in 2011.

• The biggest flood was in the USA in 2005.

• The most dangerous hurricane was in Mexico.

• The most recent wildfire was in Portugal.

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• The longest drought was in the Atacama desert in Chile.

• The worst earthquake was in Japan in 2011.

• The biggest flood was in the USA in 2005.

• The most dangerous hurricane was in Mexico.

• The most recent wildfire was in Portugal.

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• The longest drought was in the Atacama desert in Chile.

• The worst earthquake was in Japan in 2011.

• The biggest flood was in the USA in 2005.

• The most dangerous hurricane was in Mexico.

• The most recent wildfire was in Portugal.

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Which Natural Disaster is this?

• Volcanic eruption

• Landslide eruption

• Tornado

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Which picture better relates to "Tsunami"?

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Which Natural Disaster caused this?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Volcanic Eruption

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Which picture better relates to "Hurricane"?

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Which picture better relates to "Forest Fire"?

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Which Natural Disaster could have caused this?

• A landslide.

• An avalanche.

• A volcanic eruption.

• A flood.

Topos de Tlatelolco, the Real Heroes

The rescue team Topos de Tlatelolco is a Mexican group of people who help people in case of natural disasters in Mexico or any part of the world. They work for free, so they are a non-profit organization created in Mexico. The organization started when the most terrible earthquake happened in the capital of Mexico on September 19, 1985. Nowadays, there are about two hundred volunteers - including rescue dogs- and every year it’s a bigger group.

They say it’s easier to help in an emergency with a big group than with a small one. Each year, they train volunteers to be part of this team. They are all professional and willing to help. Some volunteers say they feel satisfied when they collaborate in a rescue mission. They look for people under destroyed buildings, give survivors emotional support, and provide food. This non-profit organization can travel from one place to another faster than before because they have some help from the Mexican government.

Vocabulary

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non-profit

• con derechos de autor

• sin fines de lucro

• donación

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rescue

• liberar

• rescatar

• guardar

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program

• programa

• curriculo

• mesa

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volunteer

• voluntario

• empleado

• trabajador

Complete the sentences about the reading. Choose one word from the box.

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Topos de Tlatelolco is a .............. team.

• non-profit

• rescue

• program

• volunteers

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This is a Mexican .................organization.

• non-profit

• rescue

• program

• volunteers

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..................and dogs are part of the team

• non-profit

• rescue

• program

• volunteers

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This rescue group has a training for...................new volunteers.

• non-profit

• rescue

• program

• volunteers

Match

Match the following

• Huge waves of water that crash on shore after under water disturbances

• A small storm formed over land that usually only last for a few minutes

• When Magma beneath the Earth's crust heat and pressure builds and it pushes out

• Huge Spinning storm that form over warm ocean water

• Happens when part of the solid ground beneath the surface suddenly shifts

Tsunami

Tornado

Volcanoe

Hurricane

Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Volcanoe

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

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Earthquakes under the ocean can cause

• Tornadoes

• Lightening

• Tsunamis

• Thunderstorms

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Why is it important to avoid flood waters after a tsunami or hurricane?

• Another storm could be approaching

• You don't have avoid them! Go swim!

• It can contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge the water.

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BEFORE a wildfire, what should homeowners do to protect their property?

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

• Secure all heavy furniture to the floor

• Clear dry brush/ vegetation away from the home

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BEFORE a hurricane, what should be done to mitigate the damage?

• Remove all brush and grass from around your home.

• Go outside to watch where the hurricane is moving

• Go to the basement and stay put

• Cover windows and glass doors with plywood or storm shutters

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When will the risk of wildfires increase?

• Little amounts of precipitation, less wind

• Little amounts of precipitation, more wind

• High amounts of precipitation, more wind

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Identify the catastrophic event:

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Wildfire

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Which is false?

• an earthquake can cause a tsunami

• a hurricane can cause flooding

• a tsunami can cause flooding

• a wildfire can cause an earthquake

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Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and blizzards are all meteorological disasters. What does "meteorological" mean?

• Ocean-based

• Caused by meteors

• Related to the weather

• Unpredictable

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What causes an Earthquake?

• Tectonic plates in the Earth moving and sliding.

• Giants racing across the Earth.

• Masses of people jumping up and down all at once.

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In what part of the United States are wildfires natural?

• Northern
• Eastern 
• Southern 
• Western

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Which of the following best describes a Wildfire?

• a violent rotating column of wind

• a large storm that forms over warm waters

• a large mountain that has a vent at the top that erupts with ash and lava

• a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush

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In which season are Wildfires most common?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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True or False: Most Wildfires are started by humans.

• True

• False

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What is the purpose of a fire line?

• To spread out flammable objects so that the fire will not be able to reach them

• To create a line for the fire to follow

• To prevent a fire from starting

• To create a safe haven for young woodland creatures who are trying to escape from a fire

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Flash floods are the result of heavy, short rainfalls due to intense storms.

• True
• False

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What is the best thing to do when you see the tideline of a coast go way out into the ocean

• Run to higher ground

• Go collect all the amazing sea shells

• remove all brush and debris from the area

• start building a wall or drainage system