35. LIS - Natural Disasters

1. Why do some people find earthquakes the scariest disaster?

• They cause the most deaths
• They can strike without warning
• They only happen at night
• They last for hours

2. Where was the speaker when they experienced a major earthquake?

• At home
• At the office
• At the gym
• At a restaurant

3. Which countries experience frequent earthquakes?

• Brazil and Mexico
• Chile and Japan
• Canada and Australia
• Germany and the UK

4. What was the name of the Category 5 hurricane mentioned in the video?

• Hurricane Sandy
• Hurricane Katrina
• Hurricane Andrew
• Hurricane Harvey

5. How much damage did Hurricane Katrina cause?

• $50 billion
• $100 billion
• $125 billion
• $200 billion

6. Why has the speaker never been affected by a hurricane?

• They live in a country without hurricanes
• They live on the West Coast of the U.S.
• They have always evacuated in time
• They only experience mild hurricanes

7. In which part of the U.S. are tornadoes most common?

• West Coast
• East Coast
• Middle of the U.S.
• Southern U.S.

8. What do people in tornado-prone areas do for safety?

• Run away from the tornado
• Go underground and wait for it to pass
• Hide in their cars
• Stay outside and record videos

9. What happens in Mexico during heavy rain?

• People stay indoors
• Parts of big cities flood
• Roads become completely dry
• The rain disappears quickly

10. Why do floods cause major problems in cities?

• They make it difficult to navigate
• They cause buildings to collapse
• They create wildfires
• They block cell phone signals