Urban Crime: People & Actions
A person who does something illegal.
Criminal
When the police take someone them into their custody. (verb)
to arrest
A very large and dangerous spinning storm with strong winds that forms over the ocean.
Hurricane
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
Earthquake
A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital very quickly.
Ambulance
To run after someone to try to catch them. (verb)
to chase
The unique mark made by the tip of your finger, used to identify people.
Fingerprint
A violent windstorm that spins in a circle and destroys everything in its path.
Tornado
When a large amount of water covers an area that is usually dry. Often happens to rivers.
Flood
A box or bag containing basic medical supplies for treating injuries.
First-Aid Kit
A person who sees a crime happen.
Witness
To do something that is illegal. (phrase)
Break the Law
A long period of time with very little or no rain.
Drought
A huge wave that destroys coastal areas.
Tsunami
To save someone from a dangerous situation.
To rescue
The act of taking something that belongs to someone else without permission. (verb)
to steal
The genetic information found in your body, used to identify people in investigations.
DNA
A storm with very strong winds and heavy snow that makes it hard to see.
Blizzard
When a volcano explodes and sends hot rock and ash into the air.
Volcanic Eruption
A response by the body to something like food or medicine that makes you feel very ill.
Allergic Reaction
An organized group of people who commit crimes.
gang
To show that something is true using facts or evidence. (verb)
to prove
A period of very hot weather that lasts for at least several days and can be dangerous.
Heatwave
A large mass of snow and ice that suddenly slides down a mountain.
Avalanche
Not in danger; protected from harm. (Adjective)
Safe