Natural Disasters
Landscapes
Environmental Issues
100

When the ground moves as a result of tectonic plates

Earthquake

100

A place with a lot of trees and animals that's very humid and hot.

Rainforest / Jungle

100

When there is a lot of trash and garbage in the streets.

Litter

200

A period of time when there is little to no rain, causing a water shortage

Drought

200

A region along the water that has beaches.

The Coast

200

When cars and other vehicles release carbon dioxide and gas into the air.

Air Pollution

300

A storm that forms in the ocean with powerful winds

Hurricane

300

A place with not very many plants and animals where it seldom rains. It is often dusty and sandy.

The Desert

300

When humans cut down and clear large parts of forests to use its resources, thus destroying the natural environment.

Deforestation

400

When the sea level suddenly rises above the land

Flood

400

A region with many mountains and plains at high altitude.

The Highlands

400

When people fish so much that the natural population of fish declines and can no longer sustain itself.

Overfishing

500

When water and erosion cause large pieces of earth to break off and slide down mountains

Landslide

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