Natural Disasters
What natural disaster causes too much water to cover land?
Flood
What is pollution?
Something harmful added to the environment.
Which energy source comes from the sun?
Solar energy
What layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays?
Ozone layer
Who helps rescue people after disasters?
Volunteers and emergency workers
What natural disaster is a funnel-shaped windstorm?
Tornado
What type of pollution comes from car exhaust and smoke?
Air pollution
Which energy source uses wind turbines?
Wind energy
What is the atmosphere?
The layer of gases around Earth.
What do shelters provide after disasters?
Safe places to stay
What natural disaster shakes the ground?
Earthquake
What is littering?
Leaving trash on the ground.
Are fossil fuels renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable
What damaged the ozone layer?
Human-made chemicals
What group helped rescue people during hurricanes in Louisiana?
The Cajun Navy
What tropical storm brings heavy rain and strong winds?
Hurricane
What can polluted water do to living things?
Make them sick or harm them.
What is one problem caused by fossil fuels?
Pollution
What agreement helped protect the ozone layer?
Montreal Protocol
Name one thing volunteers give to disaster victims.
Food / water / clothing / supplies
Name one natural disaster common in the western United States.
Wildfire
Name one way communities reduce pollution.
Recycle / clean up trash / use buses or bikes / follow laws
Name one renewable energy source.
Solar energy or wind energy
Why is the ozone layer important?
It protects Earth from harmful sun rays.
What are two ways communities help after natural disasters?
Rescue people, provide shelters, repair roads, clean up damage, give supplies