Natural Disasters. Final Test

A series of vibrations induced in the earth's crust that are caused by the rupture of its rocks.

A (n) ______ is when hot rocks, fire and steam suddenly come out of the ground.

A (n) ____ is when water covers the ground in places which are usually dry.

A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.

A (n) ____ is a long period of time without enough food in a region.

A ( n) ____ is a very large and long wave following an earthquake under the ocean.

A(n) ___ is when there is no rain for a long time.

A(n) ____ is a fire that spreads quickly through a large area of trees.

A(n)____ is when a serious disease spreads to lots of people.

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

If an earthquake occurs when you are at home, you should stand near a big table.

A good thing to do if you are outdoor during an earthquake is to stand in an open area.