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Forces of Nature

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  • A situation in which there's not enough food for a great number of people
    famine
  • A(n)______ is a violent storm with strong winds that move in a circle.
    tornado
  • An extremely large wave caused by movement of the earth under the sea
    tidal wave
  • A(n) _____ is heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightening.
    thunderstorm
  • A(n) _____ is a severe snow storm with strong winds.
    blizzard
  • A(n) _____ is a large amount of ice, snow and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.
    avalanche
  • A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
    earthquake
  • a mass of rock and earth falling unexpectedly down a steep slope
    landslide
  • A long period when there is little or no rain.
    drought
  • A(n) _____ is a large amount of water that suddenly covers an area.
    flash flood