Understanding the Impact of Natural Disasters

The transcript narrates a story of hardship and displacement caused by continuous rain and dark skies. It describes the struggles faced in the morning, the journey across a pond to escape, and the plight of thousands left homeless. The narrator reflects on their past life and the loss of their home, ultimately realizing they have nowhere to go.

What natural event caused the skies to turn dark and trouble to arise in the lowlands?

• An earthquake

• A tornado

• Five days of rain

• A hurricane

How did the narrator feel upon waking up during the disaster?

• Joyful

• Helpless

• Confused

• Excited

What mode of transportation was used to evacuate the flooded areas?

• Bicycles

• Boats

• Trains

• Cars

What did the narrator do before leaving the affected area?

• Called for help

• Built a new house

• Packed their clothes

• Sold their belongings

What realization did the narrator have while standing on the hill?

• They found a new home

• Their house was still intact

• Their house had fallen down

• The disaster was over