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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severe [adjective]

very harsh or intense

Ex: The country is facing severe economic problems .

weather [noun]

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

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .

natural disaster [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 government responded quickly to the natural disaster with relief efforts .

tornado [noun]

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

Ex: The tornado damaged the power lines , causing a blackout in the area .

hurricane [noun]

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

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall .

typhoon [noun]

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

Ex: Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from June to November , with several storms affecting the region .

flood [noun]

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

Ex: The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars .

landslide [noun]

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

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake , causing widespread destruction .

drought [noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued .