Topic: Natural disasters

Grade: 9

Instruction:

 Answer all the questions

Question 1 (Hurricane, focus, Deforestation, Fissure, Volcanism)

1. ------------ is the process in which molten material magma moves.

2. ------------- is one of the major causes of floods

3. -------------- is a huge storm that packs strong winds and heavy rains.

4. Earth’s crust where an earthquake begins is called the

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5. --------------- eruptions are formed when large cracks open up and lava
pours onto the earth’ surface.

Question 2 (Epicentre, Plate tectonics, Vent, Volcanism, Crater)

1. What is the hollow shape at the top of the volcano?

2. What is the process associated with the movement of the molten

material through the earth’s crust?

3. What is the theory about the movement of crustal plates?

4. What is the opening on the surface through which lava pours?

5. What is the place on the earth’s surface directly above the focus where
the most damage is done during the volcanic eruption?

Question3

3.1 When the floods occur in a country, people often experience

serious problems with their health. Briefly explain in a paragraph how
floods can affect people health.