Definitions
A rising and overflowing of a body of water especially onto normally dry land
Flood
What natural disaster struck Mexico in 1985 and 2017?
Earthquake
I wish I could _________ (present, change) the future that awaits us.
change
A violent storm with strong circular winds of at least 72 miles (or 118 kilometers) per hour
Hurricane
A shaking of the ground caused by movement of the Earth's crust
Earthquake
What 2 natural disasters destroyed a huge part of Japan in 2011?
An earthquake and tsunami
Most people ________ (present, negative, care) about their surroundings.
Don't care
If __________ (past perfect, write) about my experiences sooner, I would've been famous.
Had written
A long period when there is little or no rain
Drought
How was the Roman city of Pompeii (Italy) destroyed?
Buried because of a volcanic eruption
I _________ (past, hear) that landslides are common around here.
Heard
My friends and I ___________ (present perfect, decide) to join the tournament!
Have decided
A situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death
Famine
Which country has a region called "Tornado Alley"?
United States
We ___________ (present progressive, prepare) for today's evacuation drill in case of fires.
Are preparing
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds
Blizzard
An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time
Epidemic
Which country has the deadliest natural disasters recorded in history?
China
He thinks heat waves can be very dangerous, so he always _________ (present, carry) water if he ___________ (present, go) outside!
carries, goes
Where and when was the deadliest earthquake of the 21st century (in America)?
Haiti, 2010