Natural disaster

What is the term for an event caused by natural forces that leads to significant damage or harm?

• Survivor

• Natural disaster

• Rescue workers

• Crane

Which of the following is a disaster caused by extreme heat and dry conditions that can cause massive destruction to forests?

• A flood

• A wildfire

• An earthquake

• A blizzard

A hurricane is a type of severe windstorm that forms over warm ocean waters.

• True

• False

The ________ workers are trained to save lives and provide immediate aid during disasters like earthquakes or floods.

• police

• famine

• firefighters

• rescue

Which word refers to a long period without enough rain, resulting in crop failure and water shortages?

• Drought

• Avalanche

• Earthquake

• Famine

Which of the following is most likely to happen during a severe winter?

• A wildfire

• A flood

• A blizzard

• A tornado

What term describes a long-term shift in temperature patterns across the globe that is contributing to more extreme weather events?

• Global warming

• Nutrition

• Famine

• Disaster preparedness

In the event of an ___________, rescue teams often use a crane to search for survivors beneath the snow.

A survivor is someone who has successfully lived through a natural disaster.

• True

• False

Before a flood, authorities might issue a ________ to warn people about the possible danger.