Extreme Weather
This is a very strong storm with high winds and rain that forms over the ocean.
hurricane
When an animal's color or shape helps it hide in its habitat.
camouflage
Look at those dark clouds! It ________ ________ ________ (rain).
is going to
Complete: If you ________ (freeze) water, it becomes ice.
freeze
You use this tool to see in the dark when the electricity goes out.
flashlight
A long period of time when there is too little or no rain.
drought
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
predator
There is a hurricane coming. We ________ ________ ________ (evacuate) to a shelter.
are going to
Complete: If a leaf insect ________ (stay) still, predators think it is a leaf.
stays
A safe place where people go to stay protected during a storm.
Shelter
A winter storm with very strong winds and a lot of snow.
blizzard
An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.
prey
"I forgot my flashlight." — "Don't worry, I ________ ________ ________ (lend) you mine"
am going to
Complete: If there ________ (be) a drought, the land becomes very dry.
is
Items like food, water, and medicine that you collect before an emergency.
supplies
This happens when too much rain falls in a short time, covering the streets with water.
flood
To make a predator believe something that isn't true, like having a spot that looks like a big eye.
to confuse
The opposite of "The temperature is going to rise."
The temperature is going to drop.
Complete: Animals ________ (escape) if they run fast enough.
escape
To leave a dangerous place and go to a safer one.
to evacuate
A spinning, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to the ground and causes great damage.
tornado
This "copycat" animal looks exactly like seaweed to hide from predators.
leafy sea dragon
The question form for: "You are going to study tonight."
Are you going to study tonight?"
Complete: If the temperature ________ (drop) below zero, rain turns into ice.
drops
A set of actions that you decide on before an emergency happens.
a plan