Understanding Natural Disasters

What is the primary cause of natural disasters?

• Human activities

• Natural processes of the Earth

• Alien invasions

• Technological failures

Which natural disaster is known for bringing heavy rain and strong winds?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Storm

• Drought

What happens during a flood?

• There is a lack of water

• Magma erupts from a volcano

• Excess water overflows onto dry land

• The ground shakes

What is a characteristic feature of a typhoon?

• Lack of rainfall

• Sudden ground shaking

• Strong winds spinning around a center

• Calm weather

What causes the ground to tremble during an earthquake?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Volcanic eruption

What is released during a volcanic eruption?

• Magma, gases, and debris

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes

• Water

What defines a drought?

• Magma eruption

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of surface and groundwater

• Sudden ground shaking

Which natural disaster involves magma rising to the surface?

• Flood

• Drought

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

What is the main message of the recap section?

• To provide a detailed analysis of earthquakes

• To introduce new natural disasters

• To reinforce the key points about natural disasters

• To discuss human-made disasters

What should you do to help prevent droughts?

• Waste water

• Conserve water

• Cause floods

• Encourage volcanic eruptions