Common Disasters in Australia

What should you do during a natural disaster?

• To make the land dry
• To listen to the advice of adults
• To follow any instructions
• To cause widespread destruction

What is a natural disaster?

• A storm that causes destruction
• A shortage of water
• A long period without rain
• A sudden movement of the Earth's crust

What can cyclones cause?

• Spread quickly and destroy everything
• Spin in a circle
• Cause heavy rain
• Cover roads and houses

What is a bushfire?

• A big storm with strong winds
• A flood caused by heavy rain
• An earthquake that causes destruction
• A big fire that burns in the bush or forest

What are earthquakes?

• A long period without rain
• A shortage of water
• A sudden movement of the Earth's crust
• A storm that causes destruction

What can floods do?

• Cover roads and houses
• Cause heavy rain
• Spin in a circle
• Spread quickly and destroy everything

What causes a flood?

• Volcano eruption
• Earthquake
• Too much rain
• Strong winds

What are the effects of drought on land and water supply?

• Buildings collapsing
• A shortage of water
• A long period without rain
• Widespread destruction

What can a drought cause?

• Cover roads and houses
• Spread quickly and destroy everything
• Not enough rain for a long time
• Cause heavy rain

What is a cyclone?

• A big storm with strong winds
• A flood caused by heavy rain
• A big fire that burns in the bush or forest
• An earthquake that causes destruction