Natural disaster

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/natural-disaster

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a natural disaster?A natural disaster happens when a powerful natural event, like an earthquake or flood, meets people who are vulnerable.
2. Why can a natural event become a big disaster for people?If buildings aren’t strong, land isn’t planned well, or some people are left out, the event can cause more damage and loss.

Natural Hazard: A dangerous event or phenomenon originating from natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Vulnerability: The susceptibility of a community or system to the impacts of a hazard, influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.
Resilience: The capacity of a community or system to withstand, adapt to, and recover from hazardous events and their impacts.