Extreme Earth - HLQ

What is a natural disaster?

• Vegetation, as well as meaning all plant growth, can refer to the growth process of a plant.

• A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

• The sun heats the surface of the earth, which warms the air above it.

• Earth revolves in orbit around the Sun in 365 days.

What natural disaster is being described?

The shaking of the surface of Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

Can you match the natural disasters correctly?.

• Earthquake

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• Volcanic eruption

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• Tsunami

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• Avalanche

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What causes a tsunami?

Answer explanation

earthquakes

volcanic eruption

volcanoes

landslides

meteor

What causes an earthquake?

Answer explanation

Movement of Tectonic Plates

Volcanic Eruption

Underground Explosions

Induced Quaking (Human Activities)

Which country has had the most tsunamis?

How can natural disasters affect habitats?

Answer explanation

Homes destroyed

Wildlife can be hurt or killed

Habitats destroyed

Community is affected