Natural Disasters

What is a natural disaster?

• A disaster caused by human activity 
  

• A disaster that happens in nature 
  

• A disaster that can be avoided

• A disaster that only affects animals

 Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster?

• Flood 
  

• Earthquake

• Pandemic

• Traffic accident

What kind of natural disaster is this?​ (a)   (b)  

• drop down
• flood
• drought
• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm
• blizzard

What type of natural disaster is this?​ (a)   (b)  

• drop down
• flood
• drought
• blizzard
• thunderstorm
• typhoon

What causes a drought?

•  Excessive rainfall 
  

•  Lack of rain over a long period 
  

• High winds

• Earthquakes

What type of natural disaster is characterized by heavy rain and lightning?

• Tsunami

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

• Floods

Deforestation can lead to droughts.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

During a blizzard the sun shines and there is no rain.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a blizzard?

• A large earthquake
  
  

• A long snowstorm with high winds

• a period of drought

• a long period of rain

Which natural disaster is most common in the United States?

• drought

• earthquake

• floods

• hurricanes