Landforms
Name the landform that forms when molten rock, lava, and gases erupt beneath the Earth's surface.
Volcano
This disaster involves a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing shaking and destruction.
Earthquake
What kind of body of water that falls from a mountain or hills?
Waterfalls
This disaster involves a fire that occurs in a forested area, often spreading rapidly. What is it?
Forest fire
It is a large and often steep landform that's much higher than the surrounding area. What is it?
Mountain
What landform is formed by wind-blown sand and is commonly found in deserts?
Sand dune
This disaster is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters.
Hurricane
Which term refers to a large body of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface?
Ocean
Name the natural event characterized by a prolonged period of excessively high temperatures.
Heatwave
An elevated area with rounded tops and are often covered in grass or shrubs. It is smaller than mountains. What is it?
Hill
This geographical feature is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. What is it?
Island
When a volcano erupts, it releases hot lava, ash, and gases. What is this event called?
Volcanic Eruption
A large body of water that flows directly to the sea or ocean. Amazon and Nile are examples of this
River
It's a large wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. What is it?
An area often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants. Camels can live here. What is it?
Desert
This landform is a large wooded area covered with trees and plants
What type of disaster occurs when there is a long period of dryness and no rainfall?
Drought
This geographical feature is a large body of water surrounded by land. What is it?
Lake
It's a strong rotation of wind characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud.
Tornado
It is a loud noise heard after a lightning flash during storms. What is it?
Thunder
What term refers to a stretch of land where the land meets the sea or ocean?
Coast
It's a massive movement of snow, ice, and debris down the side of a mountain.
Avalanche
Name the sandy area by the sea, often visited during summer
Beach
This is the type of storm that happens in the Pacific Ocean; similar to hurricanes
Typhoon
It is the low land between two mountains/hills. There is usually a river flowing through it. What is it?
Valley