Introduction to Natural Disasters

Entry Task: Define the vocabulary

term “natural disaster.”

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Natural Disasters

What are some different types of

natural disasters?

Droughta long

period of time with little or no

rainfall

a shaking of the earth,

caused by the

movement of tectonic plates or

by volcanic activity

Earthquake

Floodan overflowing of water onto land

that is normally dry

Landslidethe downward movement of rock, dirt, or artificial earth

a wind from the southwest, or south that brings heavy rainfall to southern Asia in the summer

Monsoon

Tornadoa violent, often

destructive whirling wind with a funnel shaped cloud that moves across the

land

the sudden burst of steam and volcanic

material (for example: ash, lava, rocks, and

gases)

Volcanic Eruption

a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or

volcanic eruption

Tsunami

Hurricane: a storm with a violent wind

Typhoon: a tropical storm in the area of the Indian Ocean or the western

Pacific Ocean

Typhoon/Hurricane

Interactive Notebook:

• Title = Intro to Natural Disasters

• Right Side = Cause & Effect Notes

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Natural Disasters: • Video:

https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/naturaldisasters/

• Complete the Cause & Effect notes as you watch the video.

• Take QUIZ!

Left Side = News Article • Find a news article about a natural disaster. • Read the article. • Write a summary of the event. • Include: – Type of natural disaster– Location –Cause– Effects of the natural disaster–How it has impacted humans–How it has impacted the environment

• Try these links for a selection of articles about natural disasters:

• http://www.theguardian.com/world/natural-disasters• http://

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4588149.stm• BBC News• National Geographic

Pictionary!