Natural Disasters Vocabulary
What do we call a long period without rain?
A drought.
Complete: “I enjoy ___ (listen) to music.”
listening
What is the correct compound noun: “rain” + “coat”?
Raincoat
Which natural disaster hit Japan in 2011 and caused a nuclear accident?
A tsunami.
What word means a shaking of the ground caused by movement of the Earth’s crust?
An earthquake.
Which verb is followed by to + infinitive: “decide”, “enjoy” or “avoid”?
Decide
A small card that gives you access to money in your bank account.
Credit card.
What instrument is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?
A seismograph.
What do we call a very strong rotating wind storm over the ocean?
A hurricane.
Correct the mistake: “I suggested to go out.”
I suggested going out.
This compound noun describes a person who looks after passengers on a plane.
Flight attendant.
What natural disaster occurs when large amounts of rock and soil slide down a mountain?
A landslide.
What natural disaster covers cities with molten rock?
A volcanic eruption.
Choose the correct form: “He made me ___ (do) my homework.”
do
What do you call a bag used to sleep outdoors?
Sleeping bag.
What is the center point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts called?
The epicenter.
What’s the difference between a flood and a tsunami?
A flood is caused by heavy rain or rivers overflowing, while a tsunami is caused by an underwater earthquake.
What’s the difference in meaning? “I stopped smoking” vs “I stopped to smoke.”
“Stopped smoking” = quit the habit; “stopped to smoke” = paused in order to smoke.
This compound noun describes a situation when there’s too much traffic on the road.
Traffic jam.
What is the “Ring of Fire”?
An area in the Pacific Ocean with many volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.