Vocab
What natural disaster involves: the earth trembling
earthquake
We donated / were donating money to help the earthquake victims last month.
donated
What is the fastest natural disaster ever recorded?
A. Earthquake
B. Tornado
C. Tsunami
D. Volcanic eruption
B. Tornado. Tornadoes can reach speeds of over 480 km/h, making them the fastest natural disaster on Earth.
A tornado looks like a huge ..... and causes a lot of damage. Its strong winds can reach 480 km per hour.
funnel
They had / were having a discussion about natural disasters at 9 a.m. yesterday.
were having
Which natural disaster can create lightning inside itself?
A. Flood
B. Earthquake
C. Volcanic eruption
D. Drought
C. Volcanic eruption. During a volcanic eruption, ash particles collide and build up electrical charges, creating a phenomenon known as volcanic lightning.
5 examples of natural disasters
Volcanic eruption, earthquake, landslide, storm, tornado, flood, drought,...
When the earthquake (happen) ..., they (do) ... their homework
When the earthquake happened, they were doing their homework.
What animals predict natural disasters?
Dogs, elephants, fish, toads, cats, birds, cows, and snakes. Many animals can detect subtle vibrations, gas changes, or shifts in the environment, allowing them to react earlier than humans to events like earthquakes or tsunamis.
Explain what is "blizzard"
a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility
Which natural disaster can change the Earth’s rotation?
A very powerful earthquake can slightly shift the earth's mass, which can change its rotation speed and even shorten the length of a day by a tiny amount.
Translate: "drizzle"
mưa phùn
What is the deadliest natural disaster in history?
A. 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
B. 2010 Haiti earthquake
C. 1931 China floods
D. 1986 Chernobyl disaster
C. 1931 China floods. It caused massive destruction and are estimated to have killed between 1 and 4 million people, making them the deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.