Question

Word bank: wildfires, habitats, earthquake, hurricane, flood



1. A _____________ is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements under the Earth’s surface.

2. During a _____________, heavy rain can cause rivers to overflow onto the land.

3. _____________ are huge storms with strong winds and rain that form over warm ocean water.

4. When a _____________ happens, fire spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.

5. Natural disasters can destroy _____________, which are homes for plants and animals.

Answer 1

1. A earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements under the Earth’s surface.
2. During a flood, heavy rain can cause rivers to overflow onto the land.
3. Hurricanes are huge storms with strong winds and rain that form over warm ocean water.
4. When a wildfire happens, fire spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
5. Natural disasters can destroy habitats, which are homes for plants and animals.