Blizzards & wildfire
What is a blizzard?
What is a flood?
A flood is when there is too much rainfall
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a short column of spinning air that stretches a cloud down to the earth's ground.
What is a drought?
When there is less water in an area.
What are the other natural disasters NOT listed in the packet but are in the video?
Earthquake, Tsunami, Wildfires, Thunderstorms.
What are the 2 causes of a wildfire?
Man, and dry weather.
What is a tsunami?
A giant water wave that can reach 100 ft
Where does a Hurricane begin? Where does a Cyclone begin? Where does a Typhoon begin?
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
When does a heatwave occur?
When temperatures are extremely hot.
In your opinion which of these natural disasters are the most dangerous/damaging? & why?
Free choice!
What damage do you think a blizzard can cause?
Overflow, Accumulation, and Urbanisation.
What is the wind speed of a tornado?
300 mph
What are somethings NOT to do during a heatwave?
Do not go outside, or do any extreme exercises.
What are the MOST common natural disasters to happen?
Floods and thunderstorms
What would you do if there was no power while being stuck in a blizzard?
Free choice!
What causes a tsunami happen?
It's caused by underwater earthquakes.
What are the three types of tropical storms?
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons.
What are the effects of a heatwave or a drought?
Lakes and rivers can dry up affecting living things.
What causes an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by a sudden, violent movement of the earth's crust.
What damage is caused by a wildfire?
Free choice (Destroys animal homes, No forests, loss of animals)
What damage could a flood due?
Free choice! (Damage a house, cause wildlife to be misplaced, cause cars to move.)
Why are tropical storms difficult for meteorologist to predict?
Because they start in the ocean, making it harder to monitor than land.
What is the difference in a drought and a heatwave?
A drought happens due to a shortage of water. A heatwave happens because of extremely hoy weather.
What does the word deforestation mean?
Clearing out a forest to make space for human activities.