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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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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 .
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avalanche
[noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: They survived the avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
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drought
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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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the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .
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epidemic
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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 epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
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famine
[noun]

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

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .
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flood
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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.
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an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

Ex: The forest fire was visible from miles away .
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mudslide
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a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

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

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of a tsunami.
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the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Ex: A volcanic eruption can significantly alter the landscape .
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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
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