Top Notch 3A - Unit 5 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 2 in the Top Notch 3A coursebook, such as "natural disaster", "severe", "landslide", etc.

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[Adjective]

very harsh or intense

Ex: He faced severe criticism for his actions .

[noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the stormy weather.

[noun]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

Ex: The tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .

[noun]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Ex: The weather radar indicated a possible tornado formation .

[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.

[noun]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .

[noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.

[noun]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm .

[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .

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