A. Write the names under the correct pictures.

Flood Drought Famine Avalanche Emergency shelter Earthquake

Tsunami Mudslide Volcanic eruption - Blizzard

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2.
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B. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

emergency shelters earthquake flood avalanche drought blizzard mudslide tsunami volcanic eruption - famine
1. Too much rain can cause _________. Then there is water everywhere.
2. People in Somalia havent got enough food. There is ________ in Africa.
3. The earthquake in the sea in Japan made a big wave. It is called _________.
4. _________ is a snow storm. Everywhere becomes snow and ice.
5. A terrible _________ happened in Van. The magnitude was 7.2.
6. After the __________ there was fire and smoke everywhere. People were
running.
7. _________ is snow coming down a mountain.
8. After the earthquake people are sleeping in __________.
9. There is no rain in hot places like Africa. It causes __________.
10. _________ is too much vet earth falling down a hill or mountain.

C. Read the passage and answer the questions.

EARTHQUAKE IN VAN

Turkey was shaken by a massive earthquake on October 23, 2011. The 7, 2

magnitude earthquake centered in Erci was felt in the eastern part of Turkey,
Van and Erci in particular, causing loss of lives, and extensive property damage.
The Prime Ministry announced that 220 people lost their lives while another
1090 people were reported wounded.
A big number of houses collapsed. The rescue team is searching for the
survivors in the debris. People need the food, blankets, tents, clothing,
household appliances, money and financial support.
The impact of the quake was felt in the neighbouring provinces Bitlis, Ar,
Idr, Erzurum, Mu, Bingl, Tunceli, Batman, rnak, Mardin, Diyarbakr, Siirt
and anlurfa.

1. What was the strength of the earthquake?

A) 5.6

B) 7.3

C) 7.2

2. What was the date of the earthquake?

___________________________________________________________.

3. Which was the center of the earthquake?

___________________________________________________________.

4. What do the people need?

___________________________________________________________.

5. Which cities felt the earthquake?

___________________________________________________________.

6. How many people were injured?

___________________________________________________________.

7. Where does the rescue team search for the survivors?

___________________________________________________________.

8. How many people died?

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