1. Match the words below with definitions 1-10.

avalanche, drought, earthquake, epidemic, famine, flood, forestfire, mudslide, tsunami, volcanic, eruption

1. A(n) ____________________ is when the ground shakes and buildings collapse.

2. A(n) ____________________ is when hot rocks, fire and steam suddenly come out of the ground.

3. A(n) ____________________ is when water covers the ground in places which are usually dry.

4. A(n) ____________________ is when snow and ice fall quickly down a mountain.

5. A(n) ____________________ is a long period of time without enough food in a region.

6. A(n) ____________________ is a very large and long wave following an earthquake under the ocean.

7. A(n) ____________________ is when there is no rain for a long time.

8. A(n) ____________________ is a fire that spreads quickly through a large area of trees.

9. A(n) ____________________ is when a serious disease spreads to lots of people.

10. A(n) ____________________ is when a large quantity of wet earth suddenly falls down the side of a hill.