Natural disasters

Natural disasters like earthquakes, tornado, tsunami and floods happen more frequently nowadays. There are many reasons why they occur, but the main one is related to human activity on Earth which often has a negative impact on our environment.

All kinds of disasters are usually very damaging. Many dwellings, roads and even whole streets and cities are ruined. The number of victims usually terrifies as hundreds or even thousands of people get injured or die in disasters. However, each disaster has a different nature.

For example, an earthquake is the result of the tectonic plates’ movement which leads to the shaking of a certain area on land. Earthquakes destroy buildings and people usually become victims because they get stuck or killed under the rubble.

Tornado is also a natural disaster which looks like an enormous column of the wind which lifts cars, bicycles, furniture and many other things. It is also called a twister and it can be very dangerous if touches the surface of the ground or water.

Flood in its turn happens when rivers burst their banks. Most extended floods damage cities and wash away whole populated places. Tsunami is another natural disaster which arises as a series of huge waves caused by underwater earthquakes.

Thus, there are many natural disasters which are dangerous for all of us. We should be careful and treat our planet better in order not to die with it.

Natural Disasters Quiz

1. What is the main reason for the increase in natural disasters?

a. Global warming

b. Solar activity

c. Natural cycles

d. Human activity on Earth

2. Which of the following natural disasters is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

a. Tornado

b. Earthquake

c. Tsunami

d. Flood

3. How do earthquakes primarily cause damage?

a. Tornado-like winds

b. Heavy rainfall

c. Shaking of the ground

d. Bursting of river banks

4. What is another name for a tornado?

a. Earthquake

b. Twister

c. Tsunami

d. Flood

5. Which natural disaster can lift cars and furniture due to strong winds?

a. Earthquake

b. Tornado

c. Tsunami

d. Flood

6. How do floods typically occur?

a. Tectonic plate movement

b. Solar activity

c. Volcanic eruptions

d. Bursting of river banks

7. What causes a tsunami?

a. Tornado-like winds

b. Heavy rainfall

c. Underwater earthquakes

d. Human activity on Earth

8. Which natural disaster is caused by rivers bursting their banks?

a. Earthquake

b. Tornado

c. Tsunami

d. Flood

9. Which type of disaster can wash away whole populated places?

a. Earthquake

b. Tornado

c. Tsunami

d. Flood

10. How can we reduce the impact of natural disasters?

a. Treat our planet better

b. Increase human activity on Earth

c. Build more buildings in risky areas

d. Ignore warning signs

Answer Key

1.d

2.b

3.c

4.b

5.b

6.d

7.c

8.d

9.c

10.a