Natural Events and Climate Patterns Explained

The video tutorial by Adam on www.engvid.com covers various natural events and climate vocabulary. It explains the difference between climate and weather, and discusses natural events like floods, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, and the effects of climate change such as heat waves and cold fronts. The video also covers different types of snow and storms, including blizzards, ice storms, and sandstorms. It differentiates between hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes, and monsoons, and explains mudslides, avalanches, and volcanic eruptions. The tutorial aims to equip viewers with vocabulary to discuss these topics.

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

• Weather is predictable, climate is not.

• Climate and weather are the same.

• Climate is short-term, weather is long-term.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

What typically causes a flood?

• Sudden temperature drops.

• Earthquakes near the sea.

• Excessive rain or rapid snowmelt.

• Lack of rain over a long period.

What is a drought?

• A type of earthquake.

• A sudden snowstorm.

• A period of excessive rainfall.

• A long period without rain.

What natural event often follows an earthquake near the sea?

• Blizzard

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What is a heat wave?

• A prolonged period of excessive heat.

• A small localized storm.

• A sudden drop in temperature.

• A type of snowstorm.

What is a blizzard?

• A sudden heat wave.

• A type of rainstorm.

• A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

• A light snowfall.

What is a squall?

• A long-lasting snowstorm.

• A sudden, intense snowstorm.

• A type of thunderstorm.

• A prolonged drought.

What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

• Hurricanes are smaller than typhoons.

• Typhoons occur in the Atlantic, hurricanes in the Northwest Pacific.

• Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic, typhoons in the Northwest Pacific.

• They are the same and occur in the same regions.

What is a tornado?

• A small, localized storm on land.

• A type of earthquake.

• A large ocean storm.

• A prolonged heat wave.

What is a volcanic eruption?

• A mountain releasing magma and ash.

• A prolonged drought.

• A type of rainstorm.

• A sudden snowstorm.