Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4C in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "avalanche", "famine", "epidemic", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate

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 .

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: The avalanche was caused by a heavy snowfall the previous night .
drought [noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

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

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning .
epidemic [noun]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter .
famine [noun]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in 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 .

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

Ex: A forest fire destroyed hundreds of acres of trees last summer .
mudslide [noun]

a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

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 .
tsunami [noun]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Ex: The tsunami waves reached heights of over 30 meters in some areas , causing widespread destruction .

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Ex: The volcanic eruption was felt as far as 100 miles away .