Natural Disasters

1. In regions suffering from a prolonged ____________, water scarcity becomes a pressing concern, affecting agriculture and daily life.

• 1. drought

• earthquake

• floods

• famine

1. The sudden shaking of the ground during an ____________ can cause widespread destruction to buildings and infrastructure.

• hurricane

• earthquake

• 1. tsunami

• volcanic eruption

1. During times of ____________, food shortages occur, leading to malnutrition and starvation among the population.

• earthquake

• drought

• hurricane

• famine

1. During times of ____________, food shortages occur, leading to malnutrition and starvation among the population.

• tornado

• floods

• volcanic eruption

• hurricane

1. A powerful ____________ can bring about immense destruction with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.

• 1. drought

• 1. tsunami

• 1. landslide

• 1. hurricane

1. When a mass of earth and rock moves rapidly down a slope, it's known as a ____________, often triggered by heavy rainfall or earthquakes.

• 1. drought

• 1. landslide

• 1. volcanic eruption

• 1. earthquake

1. A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground is called a ____________, capable of causing significant damage in its path.

• tornado

• 1. volcanic eruption

• 1. tsunami

• 1. hurricane

1. A large ocean wave caused by underwater seismic activity, such as an earthquake, is termed a ____________, capable of devastating coastal areas.

• 1. tsunami

• 1. volcanic eruption

• 1. floods

• 1. hurricane

1. The sudden release of magma from a volcano results in a ____________, which can emit ash, gases, and lava, posing risks to nearby communities.

• landslide

• hurricane

• tornado

• 1. volcanic eruption