This sometimes happens because people build on low ground. This means that when the rain runs off, it collects in the lowest places. People do different things to prepare for _____. Some roadways that flood have warning signs. In some _____ zones where _____ is common, people build their houses on high ground or even on stilts.
What is a flood
100
a colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms
What is water
100
cutting back on the amount or using less
What is reduce
100
Krum is a community north of Dallas, Texas. In Krum, there are sheep farms and wheat fields and some farmers grow sorghum, a kind of grain. There are more cows than people in Krum. Most families in Krum live in single family homes on large parcels of land.
What is rural
100
_____ is taking metal ore or minerals out of the earth. This is usually done with lots of equipment. Trees and plants have to be cleared away.
What is mining
200
Schools and families prepare for tornadoes by having tornado drills and practicing what they will do if a ______ comes. Cities put in _____ sirens to warn people in the area. In areas with lots of bad storms, people build homes with basements and storm shelters.
What is tornado
200
the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles
What is soil
200
finding a new way to use items so that we don't have to throw it out
What is reuse
200
Katy is a community near Houston, Texas. There are over 14,000 people in Katy. Most families in Katy live in single family homes. Many people who live in Katy drive to Houston each day to work.
What is suburban
200
_____ is found under land or even under the bottom of the ocean in collections called reservoirs. _____ is used to make gasoline to run our cars, plastic products and used to make energy. _____ takes lots of equipment and workers.
What is drilling for oil
300
_____ are strong storms with high winds that start over the ocean. There is often a warning ahead of time with a _____ so people are sometimes asked to evacuate or leave the area. People board up their windows or use storm shutters.
What is hurricane
300
a living organism, for example trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses
What is plants
300
using items to remake new items
What is recycle
300
San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the United States with a population of 2.2 million people. Families live in single family homes and apartments. There are many different places for people to work in San Antonio. One of the big businesses in San Antonio is tourism. People travel to San Antonio to visit special attractions and historical sites.
What is urban
300
Trees are cut down and turned into _____. _____ is used to build things we need like homes and furniture.
What is lumber
400
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action
What is earthquake
400
items worn to cover the body
What is clothing
400
Donate clothes that no longer fit you
What is reuse
400
Bedford is between Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas. There are about 47,000 people in Bedford. Families live in single family homes as well as some apartments. Many people who live in Bedford drive into Dallas or Fort Worth to go to work.
What is suburban
400
_____ grow food that people need. ______ can provide everything from soybeans for tofu to eggs for omelets. _____ also raise animals for food.
What is farming
500
Sometimes, conditions in Texas produce large quantities of _____. These _____ can cause damage to livestock and crops.
What is insect infestations
500
a place giving protection from bad weather or danger
What is shelter
500
glass, paper, plastic, and aluminum
What is recycle
500
El Paso is in West Texas. It is near the border Texas shares with Mexico. Over 600,000 people live in El Paso. It is the sixth largest city in Texas. There are many places to work and live in El Paso. There are factories, a military base, and universities.
What is urban
500
All around us things are changing. There are new businesses, new roads, and new homes. All of these things have to be built. It requires many people and a lot of equipment to build these new things.