Natural Disasters Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "collapse" in the context of a building?

• To build up

• To fall down suddenly

• To decorate

• To expand

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CCSS.L.4.4

Identify the correct use of the word "severe" in a sentence.

• The severe weather caused the school to close.

• The severe cake was delicious.

• The severe cat purred softly.

• The severe book was light.

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CCSS.L.4.1

Which word best describes a situation that is difficult to predict?

• Predictable

• Unpredictable

• Certain

• Expected

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CCSS.L.4.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "hazard."

• The hazard of the cake was its sweetness.

• The road was a hazard due to the ice.

• The hazard was a beautiful flower.

• The hazard was a soft pillow.

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CCSS.L.4.1

Explain how the word "substantial" can be used to describe a change in the environment.

• A substantial change is minor and barely noticeable.

• A substantial change is significant and large.

• A substantial change is temporary and small.

• A substantial change is irrelevant and unimportant.

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CCSS.L.4.4

Determine the meaning of "crisis" in the context of a natural disaster.

• A minor inconvenience

• A time of intense difficulty or danger

• A period of calm and peace

• A routine event

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CCSS.L.4.4

Analyze the impact of "destruction" on a community after a natural disaster.

• Destruction leads to growth and prosperity.

• Destruction causes damage and loss.

• Destruction results in happiness and joy.

• Destruction has no effect on a community.

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CCSS.L.4.1

Plan a strategy to use the word "alter" in a sentence about environmental changes.

• The river was altered by the construction of a dam.

• The river was altered by the addition of fish.

• The river was altered by the removal of water.

• The river was altered by the planting of trees.

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CCSS.L.4.1

What is this?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Fire fighter

• Forest fire

What is this?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Windstorm