Tsunami
Deluge
Cataclysm
Torrent
Misc.
100
What is the definition if a tsunami?
- A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake
- things in overwhelming amounts
100
What does deluge mean?
- a severe flood
- to have a great quantity of
100
What does the word cataclysm mean?
- A large scale violent event.
100
What is the definition of a torrent?
- A strong or fast moving stream of water or fast moving liquid.
100
What do most of our vocabulary words have in common?
They deal with water or weather.
200
What two letters are missing?
T _ un_ mi
S & A
Tsunami
200
What two letters are missing?
D_l_ge
E & U
Deluge
200
What two letters are missing?
C_t_clysm
A & A
Cataclysm
200
What two letters are missing?
T _ r _ ent
O & R
Torrent
200
Draw one of our vocab words for points!
300
Use the word tsunami in a sentence.
The tsunami took out the small village in one fell swoop.
300
Use the word deluge in a sentence.
Example: Coming down the canyon was a huge deluge of water.
300
Use the word cataclysm in a sentence.
Example: The 1896 tornado was a huge cataclysm to the American Midwest.
300
Use the word torrent in a sentence.
Example: A torrent of water washed away the dock.
300
Name 3 other types of natural disasters.
Examples: Tornado, Hurricane, Flood, Avalanche, Mudslide, Rock slide, Earthquake, Sinkhole etc.
400
What event has to happen first for an tsunami to occur?
An earthquake.
400
A deluge can only be water? True or False?
False. It could also be mud, snow etc.
400
Cataclysm is only used to describe weather? True or False?
False. Can be used to describe many events that are not weather related.
400
Can torrent be used to describe emotions?
Yes or No?
Yes. You can have a fast moving emotion or feeling.
400
Name 1 move about natural disasters.
Various Answers
500
What kind of damage can occur when a tsunami hits?
Flooding, Destruction of Buildings, Loss of Power, Death of People etc.
500
Deluge has the root "luge" in in. What do you think luge means?
Sled or slide.
Think the Olympic Luge.
500
Give me 1 synonym for the word cataclysm.
Disaster, Catastrophe, Calamity, Tragedy, Devastation etc.
500
Give me 1 antonym for the word torrent?
Trickle, Drops, Dry, Barren etc.
500
Name 3 tools you would need to help prepare for natural disasters?
Water, Food, Maps, Batteries, Flashlights, Shovels, Ponchos, First Aide Kit, Gas, Generators etc.