The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (hmh story)

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What year did the Galveston Hurricane occur?

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1900

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In which city did the Galveston Hurricane take place?

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Galveston, Texas

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What time of day did the storm pass?

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Early morning

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What does the word 'perished' mean?

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Died

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What is the meaning of the word 'debris'?

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A piece of something that was broken apart or destroyed

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What type of natural disaster was the Galveston Hurricane?

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A powerful storm known as a hurricane.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What can hurricanes cause?

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Destruction of buildings, flooding, and loss of life.

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What is the importance of knowing the history of natural disasters?

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It helps us prepare and respond better to future disasters.

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What does it mean to survive a natural disaster?

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To live through an event that causes destruction.