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Natural Disasters
Flashcards that will help teach about the diferent types of natural disasters
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tsunami | A tidal wave that is provoked by an earthquake |
| Earthquake | The movement of the tectonic plates |
| Ice storm | rain falls on areas where the ground temperature is below freezing |
| Tornado | mix of hot and cold winds due to pressure which creates a whirlpool |
| Hurricane | a whirlpool of water that brings rain and high winds |
| Blizzard | excess amounts of snow and winds |
| Lightning | Electric discharge from cloud to earth accompanied by the sight of light |
| Thunder | crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning |
| Natural Disaster | Severe weather that has a potential to pose a threat to human safety, health and property |