Natural Disasters - Source #1

What's the topic of the article?

• Mars

• Natural Disasters

• Space

• Natural foods

Which of the following best fits as the central idea of the article?

• The central idea is natural disasters.

• The central idea is that natural disasters are bad.

• The central idea is that natural disasters can cause a lot of damage, and humans can prevent and prepare for them.

• The central idea is that hurricanes and tornadoes are different types of natural disasters.

How many subheadings are there in the article?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Choose the sentence that best supports the central idea: "Natural disasters can cause damage, but humans work hard to prepare for them."

• Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, storms...what do all these things have in common?

• The best way to predict or tell when natural disasters will occur is to study ones that have already happened.

• The forces of nature that cause them are beyond the control of humans.

• Natural disasters are unstoppable forces of nature.

Which sentence proves natural disasters are dangerous/deadly? Select all that apply.

• Scientists have developed a good understanding of the factors that lead to hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding.

• Volcanoes may give warning signs, such as leaking gases, causing nearby earthquakes, or spouting lava.

• Natural disasters can cause death or damage.

• When news of an impending natural disaster is first received, local residents in high-risk areas are notified.

Which section of the article would you read to understand how scientists study natural disasters that have already happened to prepare for future ones?

• Study the Past to Learn about the Future.

• We Can't Prevent Natural Disasters, but We can Prepare.

• When Natural Disasters Strike

• Natural Disasters

Which section of the article would you read to understand how people can prepare for natural disasters?

• Study the Past to Learn about the Future.

• We Can't Prevent Natural Disasters, but We can Prepare.

• When Natural Disasters Strike

• Natural Disasters

Which section of the article would you read to understand what happens when a natural disaster occurs?

• Study the Past to Learn about the Future.

• We Can't Prevent Natural Disasters, but We can Prepare.

• When Natural Disasters Strike

• Natural Disasters

Which of the following is a pattern during natural disasters?

• Disaster strikes, people are notified, people evacuate

• People pack a bag just in case of an emergency.

• Stocking up on food and water.

• Having a charged cell phone at all times.

Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, storms, are all different types of_______

• disasters

• predict

• impending

• essential

• things