Environmental Impact Flashcard

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What can be done to protect soil during cyclones?

Back

Use closely arranged wooden fences.

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What can happen after an earthquake?

Back

Landslides and aftershocks can occur.

Front

How does a landslide affect a river?

Back

It can block the natural flow of the river.

Front

What natural hazard releases ash and harmful gases?

Back

Volcanic eruption.

Front

What type of houses are safer in earthquake zones?

Back

Houses made using materials that can easily bend and not break.

Front

What is a cyclone?

Back

A strong windstorm characterized by a circular motion.

Front

What is a landslide?

Back

The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

Front

What is a volcanic eruption?

Back

The explosion of magma from a volcano, releasing ash and gases.

Front

What is soil erosion?

Back

The removal of the top layer of soil due to wind or water.