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What type of natural disaster is characterized by the sudden shaking of the ground? |
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Earthquake |
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Fill in the blank: ______ are huge spinning windstorms that form over warm seas and oceans. |
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 Cyclones |
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True or False: Earthquakes can be predicted with complete accuracy. |
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 False. Earthquakes cannot be predicted with complete accuracy. |
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Riddle: I can drown you and destroy your home, often caused by heavy rain or a dam breaking. What am I? |
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 Flood |
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Which of the following can result from a volcanic eruption? A) Earthquakes B) Droughts C) Hurricanes D) Tsunamis |
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A) Earthquakes |
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Fill in the blank: A ______ is a long period of dry weather when an area receives very little rain. |
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 Drought |
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True or False: Cyclones typically occur in landlocked areas. |
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 False. Cyclones often happen in coastal areas and islands. |
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Short Answer: What is the melted rock that comes out during a volcanic eruption called? |
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 Lava |
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Which natural disaster is caused by the sudden movement of rock, mud, or soil down a slope? |
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 Landslide |
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Fill in the blank: The study of earthquakes is called ______. |
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 Seismology |
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True or False: Droughts can lead to food shortages and force people to leave their homes. |
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 True |
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Short Answer: What should you do if you are in bed during an earthquake to stay safe? |
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 Protect your head with a pillow. |
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Which of the following can cause dirty water leading to diseases? A) Earthquake B) Cyclone C) Drought D) All of the above |
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 D) All of the above |
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Fill in the blank: The point where an earthquake starts is called the ______. |
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 Epicentre |
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True or False: Cyclones can be predicted by setting up warning systems along the coast. |
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 True |
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Riddle: I can block roads and change river paths, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes. What am I? |
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 Landslide |
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Short Answer: What is necessary to stay safe during a cyclone? |
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 Listen to weather updates and have an emergency kit ready. |
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What should you avoid standing near during an earthquake? |
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 Electric poles, tall buildings, trees, and signboards. |
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Fill in the blank: People who suffer from natural disasters need both emotional and ______ support. |
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 Financial |
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