Natural Disaster
What is a natural disaster?
A dangerous event caused by nature
What type of disaster is a bushfire?
Fire
What is a bushfire?
An unplanned fire in bushland
What is a cyclone?
A large storm with strong winds and rain
What is the purpose of an informative text?
To inform or teach
Who causes natural disasters?
Nature
What disaster involves too much water?
Flood
What 3 things does fire need? (Fire Triangle)
Heat, fuel, oxygen
Where do cyclones form?
Over warm ocean water
What is the main idea?
The most important point
Name one natural disaster
Bushfire / cyclone / flood / earthquake
What disaster has strong winds and heavy rain?
Cyclone
What is fire-stick farming?
Controlled burning
Name two features of a cyclone
Strong winds and heavy rain
What helps organise a text?
Headings, sub-headings and paragraphs
Why are natural disasters dangerous?
They can harm people, animals, and the environment
What disaster shakes the ground?
Earthquake
Why do bushfires spread quickly in Australia?
Because it is hot, dry, and windy
What damage can cyclones cause?
Flooding, damage to homes, fallen trees
Why do authors include images?
To help the reader understand
What does catastrophic mean?
Very dangerous or severe
Name two disasters common in Australia
Bushfires and cyclones
Compare a bushfire and a cyclone (one similarity and one difference)
Why are cyclones dangerous for coastal areas?
Storm surges, strong winds, heavy rain
Why do authors use paragraphs in informative texts?
To organise ideas and make the text easier to understand