Science 4-5

A __(a)__ is a result of a natural occurrence that affects the Earth's surface and the surrounding environment.

It is natural because it occurs __(b)__ involvement.

It causes great destruction to property and leads to loss of human lives.

Answer (a)

A _____ is a result of human error and accidents.

A __(a)__ is a result of a natural occurrence that affects the Earth's surface and the surrounding environment.

It is natural because it occurs __(b)__ involvement.

It causes great destruction to property and leads to loss of human lives.

Answer (b)

The streets of Aceh, Indonesia were filled with debris after a tsunami in 2004. A tsunami is a _____.

A huge fire set off accidentally has destroyed these houses. This is a _____.

A _____ is a strong spiral of wind that forms over warm waters.

• typhoon

• • tropical cyclone

• Hurricane

• Landfall

• A typhoon is a powerful and violent storm also known as a _____ or _____.

• typhoon

• • tropical cyclone

• Hurricane

• Landfall

• When a typhoon arrives on land, we say that the typhoon has made _____.

• sodor

• • mario land

• Typholand

• Landfall

• Rainfall

When a powerful typhoon is approaching, people living in the area are usually warned to evacuate by the ____ or ____.

• meteorological

• weather station

• weather radars

Before a typhoon: Select (3)

• • Turn off and unplug all electrical appliances

• • nearest evacuation shelter

• • Hide in basements and underground bunkers

• Continue to stay indoors or in the evacuation shelter