Human Features and Natural Disasters

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What are human features?

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Things that people add to the environment to meet their needs.

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Give examples of human features.

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Roads, highways, bridges, railroads, canals, and terraces.

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How do tunnels and canals help?

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They help to speed up transportation.

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How do people modify their lives?

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To fit the climate, their transportation needs, and their work.

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How do people adapt their clothing?

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They modify it to fit how hot or cold it is.

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How do people adapt what they do for fun?

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They adapt based on where they live, e.g., skiing or hiking in the mountains.

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What are natural disasters?

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Quick changes that damage people’s property and can be extremely harmful.

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Give examples of natural disasters.

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Hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires, droughts, famine, and tornadoes.

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Why are natural disasters hard to adapt to?

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Because they are quick and can cause significant damage.

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How can you prepare for a natural disaster?

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Store water and food, have a first aid kit, and plan a safe place to go.