Write the names of the disasters on the line, then match them to the pictures
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Write the names of the disasters on the line, then match them to the pictures.
tsunami
earthquake
flood
drought avalanche
mudslide volcanic eruption typhoon
tornado
wildfire
1. A sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface.
2. Hot lava, ash and gases come up suddenly from below the earth's surface through an
opening of a mountain.
3. A mass of snow, ice, and rock that falls down the side of a mountain,
4. A large amount of wet earth that suddenly falls down a hill.
5. A series of large ocean waves, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic
explosion.
6. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds.
7. A long period of time when there is little or no rain.
8. A very strong wind that goes quickly round in a circle or funnel.
9. A fire that starts in an area of countryside and spreads very quickly.
10. A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.
I. Write the names of the disasters on the line, then match them to the pictures.
tsunami
earthquake
flood
drought avalanche
mudslide volcanic eruption typhoon
tornado
wildfire
1. A sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface.
2. Hot lava, ash and gases come up suddenly from below the earth's surface through an
opening of a mountain.
3. A mass of snow, ice, and rock that falls down the side of a mountain,
4. A large amount of wet earth that suddenly falls down a hill.
5. A series of large ocean waves, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic
explosion.
6. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds.
7. A long period of time when there is little or no rain.
8. A very strong wind that goes quickly round in a circle or funnel.
9. A fire that starts in an area of countryside and spreads very quickly.
10. A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.