Natural Disasters
What disaster happens when there is too much rain, causing rivers and streets to overflow?
Flood
Change this sentence to passive voice: The volunteers help the victims after the flood.
The victims are helped by the volunteers after the flood.
1 in 5 people is what percent?
Any group that collects money to help people who are poor, sick, or otherwise in need of support is called what?
Charity
What is the state of being poor?
Poverty
This word describes a long period with very little rain, leading to a shortage of water.
Drought
Change this sentence to passive voice: The charity donates food to people affected by the hurricane.
Food is donated to people affected by the hurricane by the charity.
How many people are in 75 percent?
3 out of every 4
Someone who uses their free time to help people in need without being paid is called this
Volunteer
Half of the population doesn't have anywhere to live. This means we have a ________ problem.
Homelessness
This disaster is caused by a sudden shaking of the ground, often making buildings fall apart.
Earthquake
Change this sentence to passive voice: The organization raised money for earthquake relief last month.
Money for earthquake relief was raised by the organization last month.
A quarter of all people in Indonesia live in poverty. How many people are living in poverty?
1 out of every 4 people
Money, clothing , toys, or items that are given to people in need for free are a...
Donation
This is a problem America has due to their unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise.
Obesity
What disaster occurs when strong winds, heavy rain, and sometimes tornadoes hit the coast, often causing great damage?
Hurricane
Change this sentence to passive voice: The firefighters controlled the forest fire quickly.
The forest fire was controlled quickly by the firefighters.
80% of people in America are obese. How many people are obese?
8 in 10 or 4 in every 5 people are obese
An event whose purpose is to raise money and/or awareness to support a charity or cause is called a...
This is a word we use to describe animals that are almost gone forever.
Endangered
This environmental disaster happens when a large amount of liquid gets into the ocean, harming sea animals and beaches.
Oil Spill
Change this sentence to passive voice: The local community will organize a fundraiser to support tsunami survivors.
A fundraiser to support tsunami survivors will be organized by the local community.
2 out of every 3 people are homeless
What do you call a person who pays for months or years to provide a less fortunate child with food, education, or medicine?
Sponsor
Environment