Natural Disaster

What is a natural disaster?

• • A) A planned event

• • B) A sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces

• • C) A daily occurrence

• D) A man-made issue

What does "ash" refer to in the context of natural disasters?

• • A) A type of tree

• • B) The powdery residue left after something is burned

• • C) A kind of snow

• D) A type of rock

Which of the following is a synonym for "avalanche"?

• • A) Snowstorm

• B) Drought

• • C) Flood

• D) Landslide

What does "toxic" mean?

• A) Poisonous or harmful to living things

• • B) Safe and healthy

• • C) Natural

• D) Beneficial

What is "lava"?

• • A) Cold ice

• • B) Hot molten rock that flows from a volcano

• • C) A type of soil

• D) A solid rock