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B1U4 Natural Disasters
Project
In this unit, what natural disasters did you learn about
Earthquake, flood, wildfire, landslide, tsunami,
tornado, hurricane, drought and volcanic eruption.
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BRAINSTORM. Work in groups of three or four. Choose one of the natural disasters below and brainstorm answers to the questions.
Project:Give a presentation on natural disasters
Understanding the disaster
Are there any known causes of the disaster
What can be done to prevent it
Preparing for the disaster
What are the possible effects of the disaster
What can be done to prepare for it
In the event of a disaster
What can you do to stay safe during the disaster
What kind of help do survivors need
What should be covered in your presentation
causes/ effects / safty tips ...
The death toll from the wildfire in Northern California has risen to 42, 1._______(make) it the 2.________(deadly) wildfire in recorded state history.
The fire 3.____________(destroy) more than 7,100 homes and other buildings since it started on Thursday about 280 kilometers north of San Francisco.
The remains of some of the wlidfire victims were found in burned-out vehicles as they tried to flee by car in panic, only 4.___________(trap) in deadly disaster.
making
deadlies
has destroyed
to be trapped
Unlike many natural disasters, most wildfires __________(cause) by people—and can _________(prevent) by people, too. Meteorologists are not yet able to forecast wildfire outbreaks, so people in fire-prone areas should plan ahead and prepare to evacuate.
are caused
be prevented
1. Causes
1.Contact 911, your local fire department, or the park service if you notice an unattended or out-of-control fire.
2. Never leave a fire unattended.
3. Always take care when using and fueling lanterns, stoves, and heaters.
4.Do not discard cigarettes or matches from moving vehicles, or anywhere on park grounds.
5.Be certain to completely extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them.
6.Follow local instructions when burning yard waste.
7.Avoid backyard burning in windy conditions.
8. Remove all flammables from the yard when burning.
What can be done to prevent it
1. A Heavy Loss To The Economy
2. Local Heritage Could Be Lost
3. Loss Of Biodiversity
4. High Levels Of Air And Water Pollution
5.The Extinction Of A Species
6.Wildfires Have Adverse Effects On Health
7.Human Lives Are Lost During Wildfires
8. Increased Vulnerability To Other Natural Disasters
Effects
How to prepare for it
Have an emergency bag of personal items ready in case you are asked to leave your home.
Create a defensive zone
Establish an emergency plan
Familiarize yourself with local regulations
Learn emergency skills
1. Follow the evacuation instructions from emergency officials.
2. Look for a spot of water such as a pond or river to crouch in.
3.Find a depressed, cleared area with little vegetation to stay low and covered until the fire passes.
4.Protect your lungs by breathing air closest to the ground, through a mask or moist cloth.
Safety tips
How help the survivors
An individual’s strengthe is limited, but together we can make a big difference if we can all do our own bits.
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ORGANISE. Put together a presentation using the information you have gathered. Use the tips below to help you.
·Start your presentation with a "hook" (a story or fact to catch the
attention of your listeners).
On Monday, 5 September 20XX, 600 people disappeared when ...
·Reduce your ideas to three main points to help listeners remember
what you say.
So always remember to drop, cover, and hold on. ...
·Prepare visual aids for your presentation (photos, charts, tables, etc.).
SACRAMENTO, United States - A new study found that the extreme wildfires in recent years had affected the habitats of hundreds of wildlife species in the California.
The study revealed that fire activity from 2020 to 2021 in California was "unprecedented" in the modern record,_______ burned more than 19,000 square km of forest vegetation, _________(potential) affecting the habitat of 508 vertebrate species.
which
potentially
It found wildfires burned at least 10 percent of the habitats for 100 vertebrate species, 16 of _______ were species of conservation concern in these two years.
For these 100 species, high-severity fire burned across 5 percent to 14 percent of their ranges, which signals an alarm for potentially significant changes to habitat structure, it said.
which
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PRESENT. Give a group presentation to your class.