The Science and Impact of Natural Disasters - ReadTheory

The Science and Impact of Natural Disasters

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Natural disasters are powerful and unexpected events that can change our lives in an instant. They are caused by changes in the Earth's environment, such as shifts in tectonic plates leading to earthquakes, or warm ocean water fueling hurricanes. While awe-inspiring, natural disasters can cause severe damage to communities. Buildings may be destroyed, roads washed away, and sadly, lives may be lost. Despite the challenges, communities come together to heal and rebuild, showing remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. There are many types of natural disasters. Earthquakes shake the ground beneath our feet, hurricanes bring strong winds and heavy rain, floods submerge streets and homes, and wildfires can burn vast areas of land.

Question 1

What causes earthquakes?

A

Warm ocean water

B

Shifts in tectonic plates

Explanation. Earthquakes are caused by shifts in tectonic plates

C

Heavy rain

D

Strong winds

E

Wildfires

Question 2

What is the impact of natural disasters on communities?

A

Communities become stronger

B

Communities are destroyed

Explanation. Natural disasters can cause severe damage to communities including destroying buildings and roads

C

No impact

D

Communities become wealthier

E

Communities become less populated

Question 3

What fuels hurricanes?

A

Heavy rain

B

Warm ocean water

Explanation. Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean water

C

Strong winds

D

Shifts in tectonic plates

E

Wildfires

Question 4

What does the term 'resilience' mean in the context of natural disasters?

A

The ability to predict disasters

B

The ability to avoid disasters

C

The ability to cause disasters

D

The ability to recover quickly from disasters

Explanation. In the context of natural disasters, resilience refers to the ability of a community to recover quickly and rebuild

E

The ability to watch disasters

Question 5

What is not a type of natural disaster mentioned in the text?

A

Floods

B

Wildfires

C

Earthquakes

D

Hurricanes

E

Volcanic eruptions

Explanation. The text mentions earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires as types of natural disasters, but not volcanic eruptions

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