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: The building suffered severe damage from the earthquake.

[noun]

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

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit.

[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 city was devastated by a natural disaster, leaving many homeless.

[noun]

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

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado.

[noun]

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

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck.

[noun]

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

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

[noun]

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

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless.

[noun]

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

Ex: The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main road.

[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought.