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Nature's Fury
words related to natural disasters and extreme weather
Question | Answer |
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If people cannot move or escape from a dangerous situation, they are _________. | stranded |
This is caused by harmful chemicals or gases in the air. | pollution |
This is a special word which is used to describe heavy rain. | torrential |
Molten rock that reaches the surface of the earth through a volcano. | lava |
When something is damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired, we can say it is ________. | destroyed |
Another word for a disaster. | catastrophe |
If you are caught in the middle of nature's fury, you might find it is __________. | terrifying |
Volcanoes create these. | explosive eruptions |
Things such as typhoons and earthquakes are very __________ for humans and animals. | dangerous |
These can suck up objects including people and animals when they are very strong. | tornadoes |
A storm ______ can easily wash over the beach and cause flooding during a typhoon or hurricane. | surge |
This happens to the ground during an earthquake. | shudder |