3A Test 2

These happen when there is a lot of rain, when ocean waves come too far onto the beach, or when snow melts too fast.

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Winter storm

These powerful storms bring thunder, lightning, wind, and lots of rain. Sometimes they even bring hail and ice.

• Winterstorm

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

We use this for heat and to cook food, but sometimes it gets out of control and can hurt people.

• Tornado

• Flood

• Fire

These happen when air and moisture form clouds that bring rain, sleet, or snow. These can last for many days and bring strong winds, extreme cold, and lots of rain and snow.

• Thunderstorm

• Winterstorm

• Hurricane

These fast-spinning columns of air develop from powerful storms and look like spinning funnels that go from the sky to the ground.

• Tornado

• Avalanche

• Earthquake

These big, circular storms form in large bodies of water, like oceans, and can have winds that move at 74 miles per hour or faster.

• Thunderstorm

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

During one of these disasters, the ground shakes a lot for usually less than a minute.

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcano

One hurricane shelter in Belize City is?

• E.P Yorke High School

• Pink Boutique

• Belize City Hall

Which of the following should you pay attention to before a volcanic eruption?

• Frequent ejection of volcanic ash

• Frequent earthquakes

• Frequent rising of the tide

The government department responsible for disasters is;

• NEMO

• Meteorological Department

• Department of Environment