Unit 3 - Environment Flashcards
1
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Earthquake
A
Shaking movement of the earth.
2
Q
Flood
A
A large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry
3
Q
Landslide
A
A heavy fall of earth, rocks or mud down a hill
4
Q
Tsunami
A
A lage wave
5
Q
Wildfire
A
A fire that starts in the countryside or a forest and spreads very quickly.
6
Q
Volcano eruption
A
When a volcano sends hot gas, ash and melted rock (or lava) into the air
7
Q
Avalanche
A
A large amount of snow and ice that falls down a mountain
8
Q
Hurricane
A
A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain that starts over the sea.
9
Q
Tornado
A
A strong wind that goes round in a circle over land
10
Q
drought
A
Is a long period without rain
