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