natural disasters Crossword Puzzles
Natural Disasters 2022-10-02
Across
- a large amount of water covering an area
- a violent wind that has a circular movement
- a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface
- a mass of earth or rock that falls down the slope of a mountain or a cliff
- eruption when a volcano suddenly throws out burning rocks and smoke
Down
- an extreme snowstorm that brings low temperatures and strong winds
- an extremely large wave in the sea
- a violent storm with very strong winds
8 Clues: an extremely large wave in the sea • a violent storm with very strong winds • a large amount of water covering an area • a violent wind that has a circular movement • a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface • an extreme snowstorm that brings low temperatures and strong winds • eruption when a volcano suddenly throws out burning rocks and smoke • ...
Natural Disasters 2025-11-11
8 Clues: molten rock inside Earth • outermost layer of planet • records data on earthquakes • natural events causing damage • movement of plates in Earth's crust • slabs of rock make up outer layer of planet • underground earthquake causing huge ocean wave • opening in Earth's surface letting magma escape
Natural Disasters 2025-06-09
8 Clues: The movement of rocks • The breakdown of rocks • Come from within the Earth • Disaster that features lava • Disaster with destructive waves • Come from the surface of the Earth • Disaster with tectonic plate movement • A natural process or feature of the earth
Natural disasters 2025-06-27
Across
- – A huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake. 🌊🌊
- – A fast-spinning column of air that touches the ground. 🌪️🌀
- – A large amount of snow and ice sliding down a mountain. 🏔️❄️
- – A very strong storm with powerful winds that forms over the ocean. 🌪️🌊
Down
- – A sudden shaking of the ground. 🌍💥
- – A snowstorm with strong winds and lots of snow. ❄️🌬️
- – A long time with little or no rain. ☀️🌵
- – When water covers land that is usually dry. 💧🏠
8 Clues: – A sudden shaking of the ground. 🌍💥 • – A long time with little or no rain. ☀️🌵 • – When water covers land that is usually dry. 💧🏠 • – A huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake. 🌊🌊 • – A snowstorm with strong winds and lots of snow. ❄️🌬️ • – A fast-spinning column of air that touches the ground. 🌪️🌀 • ...
natural disasters 2025-10-26
Across
- natural disaster caused bye tectonic plates coliding
- a larg forest fire most likely caused by lightning strikes
- eruptions- a large and frighting firey eruption most likely in asian contries
- a natural disaster that is a larg wave going over citys
Down
- a giant storm that occures in many contries
- an occure of fast pacing water rising
- spinning winds caused by hot nad cold air chasing eachother ar rapid speeds
- a tropical storm simaler to a cyclone
8 Clues: an occure of fast pacing water rising • a tropical storm simaler to a cyclone • a giant storm that occures in many contries • natural disaster caused bye tectonic plates coliding • a natural disaster that is a larg wave going over citys • a larg forest fire most likely caused by lightning strikes • ...
Natural Disasters 2025-09-12
Across
- when a large amount of water overflows and covers land that is usually dry
- a series of extremely large waves in the ocean
- a sudden shaking of the ground. It happens when two giant pieces of the Earth's surface
- a powerful, spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm down to the ground
Down
- it is when strong winds lift up a lot of dry, loose dirt or sand from the ground and carry it through the air
- when a volcano releases hot, liquid rock (called magma), ash, and gases from deep inside the Earth.
- a rapid flow of snow down a mountain slope
- a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water
8 Clues: a rapid flow of snow down a mountain slope • a series of extremely large waves in the ocean • a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water • when a large amount of water overflows and covers land that is usually dry • a powerful, spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm down to the ground • ...
WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS 2023-11-10
Across
- A SEVERE SNOWSTORM THAT GOES ON FOR A LONG TIME
- FLASHES OF LIGHT THAT ARE SEEN DURING A STORM
- A LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE, SNOW, AND ROCK FALLING QUICKLY DOWN THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN
- SMALL, HARD BALLS OF ICE THAT FALL FROM THE SKY LIKE RAIN
- LONG PERIOD WITH NO RAIN
- SUDDEN, VIOLENT MOVEMENT OF THE EARTH
- A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE WEATHER IS MUCH HOTTER THAN USUAL
- A VIOLENT TROPICAL STORM
Down
- A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COVERING LAND
- AN ETREMELY LARGE, POWERFUL, AND DESTRUCTIVE STORM WITH VERY STRONG WINDS
- SMALL DROPS OF WATER COME TOGETHER TO FORM A THICK CLOUD CLOSE TO THE LAND, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE
- A MASS OF ROCK THAT FALLS DOWN FROM A SLOPE
- A VERY STRONG WIND
- SOFT,WHITE PIECE OF FROZEN WATER THAT FALL TO THE GROUND FROM THE SY IN COLD WINTER
- SUDDEN, LOUD NOISE FROM THE SKY DURING A STORM
- A STRONG WIND CONSISTING OF A TALL COLUMN OF AIR WHICH SPINS ROUND VERY FAST AND CAUSES A LOT OF DAMAGE
- WHEN THE SKY IS DARKENED BY CLOUDS
- A WHITE OR GRAY MASS IN THE SKY
18 Clues: A VERY STRONG WIND • LONG PERIOD WITH NO RAIN • A VIOLENT TROPICAL STORM • A WHITE OR GRAY MASS IN THE SKY • WHEN THE SKY IS DARKENED BY CLOUDS • A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COVERING LAND • SUDDEN, VIOLENT MOVEMENT OF THE EARTH • A MASS OF ROCK THAT FALLS DOWN FROM A SLOPE • FLASHES OF LIGHT THAT ARE SEEN DURING A STORM • SUDDEN, LOUD NOISE FROM THE SKY DURING A STORM • ...
Climate change / natural disasters 2023-01-02
Across
- The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.
- Complex of all the organisms and the physical environment, and all their interrelationships in a particular geographical area.
- This occurs when all/most of the water evaporates from the land, commonly happens in Africa.
- One of the nonrenewable energy resources, they are made of decomposing plants and animals.
- When the tectonic plates move under the ocean they can create an earthquake which will create a huge wave.
- The snow slides off the mountain face and goes down gaining more power as it advances.
- Mechanical power or electricity generated by the wind.
- Phenomenon of releasing lava and gas from the volcano.
- A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- The Movement of the tectonic plates causes the ground to shake
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- The act of sending substances out into the air.
- A large amount of wet dirt that moves down a hill or mountain.
- A wave of heated air, usually happens in summer.
- the rise in the average temperature of Earth's air and oceans.
- A powerful wind storm that is able to grow to massive sizes and cause great destruction.
- The layer of Earth made up of solid rock and other rocky materials.
- A heavy snowfall combined with fast and powerful winds that if you're exposed to them for a long time, can cause frostbite.
- When there's a lot of rain, the rivers can get overloaded with water and spill out of the riverbed and ... the nearby area.
18 Clues: The act of sending substances out into the air. • A wave of heated air, usually happens in summer. • The complete disappearance of a species from Earth. • Mechanical power or electricity generated by the wind. • Phenomenon of releasing lava and gas from the volcano. • A large amount of wet dirt that moves down a hill or mountain. • ...
Landscapes & Natural Disasters 2021-03-20
Across
- there is uncontrolled area of fire
- we found it in the beach
- a farmer get his...
- there are many animals to feed
- there are very strong winds
- isn't enough rain and water levels
Down
- movement in the earth under the sea
- a place where you can take your holidays
- you can make your own aliments
- a very hot enviroment
- there isn't enough food
- a plase where you can play soccer
12 Clues: a farmer get his... • a very hot enviroment • there isn't enough food • we found it in the beach • there are very strong winds • you can make your own aliments • there are many animals to feed • a plase where you can play soccer • there is uncontrolled area of fire • isn't enough rain and water levels • movement in the earth under the sea • a place where you can take your holidays
Climate & Natural Disasters 2021-11-02
12 Clues: huge swampland • largest desert • underground water • unpopulated region • is a tropical storm • hot, steady south wind • water comes to surface • permanently frozen ground • located in northern china • uppermost layer of branches • cold, dry wind from the north • tropical grassland covers most of continent
Natural Disasters Crossword 2018-06-15
Across
- when the top of a mountain looks like it explodes
- when there is not enough water
- makes the ground shake
- a really big wave
- large, icy rock
Down
- more water than normal, can turn roads into rivers
- a long period of time with super hot weather
- a large fire that spreads quickly through woodland and dry grass
- when you can't see through the snowfall
- lights up the sky
- a whirlpool in the air
- lots of snow moving quickly down a mountain
12 Clues: large, icy rock • lights up the sky • a really big wave • a whirlpool in the air • makes the ground shake • when there is not enough water • when you can't see through the snowfall • lots of snow moving quickly down a mountain • a long period of time with super hot weather • when the top of a mountain looks like it explodes • more water than normal, can turn roads into rivers • ...
Kayla's Natural Disasters 2023-11-02
Across
- storms with lighting and thunder
- a hill where magma comes out of it
- the change in the climate all over the world
- side of the slope protected from the wind
- a tropical storm with winds of 74 mph.
- Landslides that cave in
- baseline of a slope
Down
- The movement of continents sid the sloth made this song
- studies volcanos
- the term used to rate hurricanes
- a landslide with the slow downward movement
- a super continent 200 million years ago
12 Clues: studies volcanos • baseline of a slope • Landslides that cave in • storms with lighting and thunder • the term used to rate hurricanes • a hill where magma comes out of it • a tropical storm with winds of 74 mph. • a super continent 200 million years ago • side of the slope protected from the wind • a landslide with the slow downward movement • ...
Nate's Natural Disasters 2023-11-02
Across
- national weather service
- flowing out
- where debris ends up in a landslide
- the side of an obstacle where the wind is
- a steep usually small flow of water
- multiple chemical sensitivity
- downwind side of an obstacle
Down
- the state of being numerous
- sweeping forward like wave
- highest main scarp
- instrument that measures wind speed
- where topples happen
12 Clues: flowing out • highest main scarp • where topples happen • national weather service • sweeping forward like wave • the state of being numerous • downwind side of an obstacle • multiple chemical sensitivity • where debris ends up in a landslide • instrument that measures wind speed • a steep usually small flow of water • the side of an obstacle where the wind is
Natural disasters + Nature 2024-02-27
12 Clues: мусор • поток • засуха • ураган • вредить • запретить • загрязнять • лесной пожар • землетрясение • экологичная идея • окружающая среда • глобальное потепление
2ESO Natural Disasters 2024-04-23
Across
- A strong rotating column of air that spins rapidly and can cause a lot of damage
- A long period of dry weather with very little rain
- A fire that gets out of control and burns trees and vegetation in forests or other wildlands
- Release of hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth onto its surface
- A long period of extremely hot weather
- Long-term changes in the weather because of human activities like burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests
Down
- A series of huge waves in the ocean caused by events like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
- A very powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain
- Water covers areas that are usually dry
- A large amount of snow falling rapidly down a slope, usually in mountains
- When the ground shakes
- Strong winds carry a lot of sand and dust, reducing visibility and causing damage
12 Clues: When the ground shakes • A long period of extremely hot weather • Water covers areas that are usually dry • A long period of dry weather with very little rain • A very powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain • A large amount of snow falling rapidly down a slope, usually in mountains • ...
Natural Disasters Crossword 2022-12-06
Across
- Shaking of Earth's surface
- Intense tropical storm with powerful winds and heavy rain
- Mud and rocks falling down the hill
- Mountain with lava flow
- Overflowing water covering land
Down
- Series of huge (massive) waves
- Heavy snowstorm
- Long period of hot weather
- Little rainfall; very dry
- Violent storm from clouds and is funnel-shaped
- Uncontrolled fire in the forest
- Snow, ice, and rocks falling down the mountain
12 Clues: Heavy snowstorm • Mountain with lava flow • Little rainfall; very dry • Long period of hot weather • Shaking of Earth's surface • Series of huge (massive) waves • Uncontrolled fire in the forest • Overflowing water covering land • Mud and rocks falling down the hill • Violent storm from clouds and is funnel-shaped • Snow, ice, and rocks falling down the mountain • ...
Landscapes & Natural Disasters 2021-03-20
Across
- there is uncontrolled area of fire
- we found it in the beach
- a farmer get his...
- there are many animals to feed
- there are very strong winds
- isn't enough rain and water levels
Down
- movemenr in the earth under the sea
- a place where you can take your holidays
- you can make your own aliments
- a very hot enviroment
- there isn't enough food
- a plase where you can play soccer
12 Clues: a farmer get his... • a very hot enviroment • there isn't enough food • we found it in the beach • there are very strong winds • you can make your own aliments • there are many animals to feed • a plase where you can play soccer • there is uncontrolled area of fire • isn't enough rain and water levels • movemenr in the earth under the sea • a place where you can take your holidays
Seth's Natural Disasters 2023-11-02
Across
- A crack
- Molten rock thats underground
- An area of the Earths mantle from which plumes rise from
- Molten rock that comes out of the Earth
- A hot spring thats under pressure and erupts
- A crack at the earths surface
Down
- Location beneath the vent of a volcano where magma is stored
- The explosion of gasses rock and molten lava
- Mixture of rock minerals and glass particles expelled from a volcano
- Jagged particles of rock and natural glass falling
- Streams of molten rock that pour from an erupting vent
- The place at the Earths surface where lava flows
12 Clues: A crack • Molten rock thats underground • A crack at the earths surface • Molten rock that comes out of the Earth • The explosion of gasses rock and molten lava • A hot spring thats under pressure and erupts • The place at the Earths surface where lava flows • Jagged particles of rock and natural glass falling • Streams of molten rock that pour from an erupting vent • ...
mystery/ natural disasters 2020-05-02
Across
- when the Earth shakes
- every year (adj)
- in a mess
- earrings, neckaces, bracelets and others
- happens when rivers go up.
Down
- Shakespeare was one of a kind
- pedestrians walk on it
- an .......... killed the skiers in the Alps
- something that is found, but already existed
- very strong wind that swirls
- write music
- he/she finds something that didn't exist
12 Clues: in a mess • write music • every year (adj) • when the Earth shakes • pedestrians walk on it • happens when rivers go up. • very strong wind that swirls • Shakespeare was one of a kind • he/she finds something that didn't exist • earrings, neckaces, bracelets and others • an .......... killed the skiers in the Alps • something that is found, but already existed
Natural Disasters Revision 2026-01-16
Across
- – a large fire that spreads in forests or fields. (rdelifiw)
- wave – a long period of very hot weather. (tevaewh a)
- – a long time with little or no rain. (thgrodu)
- – shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth. (qearhktuae)
- – a mountain that can erupt with lava and ash. (canovlo)
- – a very strong storm with heavy rain and wind. (nrruac eeh)
Down
- – a very strong snowstorm with wind and cold. (zrdlazbi)
- – when water covers land that is usually dry. (dloof)
- – a storm with thunder, lightning, and rain. (rstdmnohuret)
- – a large amount of snow falling down a mountain. (cealanvah)
- – a very large sea wave caused by an earthquake. (mainust)
- – a fast-spinning column of air that touches the ground. (danroot)
12 Clues: – a long time with little or no rain. (thgrodu) • – when water covers land that is usually dry. (dloof) • wave – a long period of very hot weather. (tevaewh a) • – a very strong snowstorm with wind and cold. (zrdlazbi) • – a mountain that can erupt with lava and ash. (canovlo) • – a very large sea wave caused by an earthquake. (mainust) • ...
L’enviorment 2024-11-13
Natural disasters CROSSWORD 2021-06-16
12 Clues: a__i____ (MATH) • n___s (LENGUAGE) • t___a__ (ENGLISH) • t___i__o__ (ECA) • v____n_ (ENGLISH) • v_r__ (LEANGUAGE) • t________n (MATH) • s__o__ (SOCIAL STUDIES) • c__m___m___s (RELIGION) • c_____e (SOCIAL STUDIES) • p____s (NATURAL SCIENCES) • e_______m (NATURAL SCIENCES
Climate & Natural Disasters 2021-10-29
12 Clues: huge swampland • largest desert • underground water • unpopulated region • is a tropical storm • Hot, steady south wind • water comes to surface • permanently frozen ground • located in northern china • uppermost layer of branches • cold, dry wind from the north • tropical grassland covers most of continent
Emergency Management System 2012-09-19
Across
- When a natural hazard takes place where humans live
- Involves actions that begin after a disaster such as bridge repairs and restoration of power
- Approach used to deal with natural hazards
- A state of readiness to any emergency
- Phase in the emergency management cycle that involves activities to meet urgent needs of victims during or immediately following a disaster
- Inevitable occurrences such as floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes
- development that meets the need of the present
- A community or region developed or redeveloped to minimize the human, environmental, and property losses and social and economic disruption caused by disasters
- The earths natural systems maintained at a balanced state
- All the potential hazards that could cause harm to a community
- the cycle of the four phases of emergency management
Down
- A document that presents policies and strategies to reduce vulnerability to hazards
- Typically includes 5 steps to evaluate a risk( identify hazards, profile hazard event,inventory assets and populations, estimate losses, determine future development and population trends)
- Educational messages such as teaching kids about emergencies
- Exercises that involve detailed disaster scenarios
- Emergency alert systems such as sirens and other notification methods
- Intentional or accidential occurences caused by human activity
- Sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people
- emergency managers, first responders, and public officials take classes in emergency planning disaster management, hazardous materials response, fire service management and so on
19 Clues: A state of readiness to any emergency • Approach used to deal with natural hazards • development that meets the need of the present • Exercises that involve detailed disaster scenarios • When a natural hazard takes place where humans live • the cycle of the four phases of emergency management • The earths natural systems maintained at a balanced state • ...
Natural disasters 2021-05-18
Across
- How many feet is a normal tsunami?
- Clouds which turn into a funnel and they twirl around.
- Lakh of water.
- The ground shakes.
Down
- In a flood what happens to the cars?
- What is the disaster that has lava and magma in it?
- Buildings go underwater and people drowned.
- What was the disaster that struck Lituyah Bay?
8 Clues: Lakh of water. • The ground shakes. • How many feet is a normal tsunami? • In a flood what happens to the cars? • Buildings go underwater and people drowned. • What was the disaster that struck Lituyah Bay? • What is the disaster that has lava and magma in it? • Clouds which turn into a funnel and they twirl around.
Natural Disasters 2022-11-02
Across
- It is when snow and ice fall quickly down a mountain.
- It is when hot rocks, steam and fire suddenly come out of the ground.
- It is a very large wave that usually comes after an earthquake in the ocean.
- It is when a serious disease spreads quickly to a lot people.
Down
- A long period of time without food in a region.
- It is when there is no rain for a long time.
- It is when the ground shakes and the buildings collapse.
- It is when water covers ground that is usually dry.
8 Clues: It is when there is no rain for a long time. • A long period of time without food in a region. • It is when water covers ground that is usually dry. • It is when snow and ice fall quickly down a mountain. • It is when the ground shakes and the buildings collapse. • It is when a serious disease spreads quickly to a lot people. • ...
Natural Disasters 2022-07-01
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Natural disasters 2021-05-14
Across
- many large chunks of land sliding down from an inclined surface
- large amount of water coming inside a city
- a large rotating column of air
- a large storm that happens over water and relies on warmth. Even if you put a drop of cold water it goes away
- A large amount of water that causes a lot of destruction
Down
- something that causes a large tremor
- lack of water in a particular area
- A mountain that throws out a large, hot liquid substance
8 Clues: a large rotating column of air • lack of water in a particular area • something that causes a large tremor • large amount of water coming inside a city • A mountain that throws out a large, hot liquid substance • A large amount of water that causes a lot of destruction • many large chunks of land sliding down from an inclined surface • ...
natural disasters 2023-04-24
Across
- an unusually big wave that destroys anything in its way
- an area of land so dry that it cant grow plants
- an overflow of water
- a high speed spiral storm
- a quick shift in the world that makes a big crack
Down
- a mountain with severely hot liquid
- a natural fire most located in the forest
- a disastrous storm
8 Clues: a disastrous storm • an overflow of water • a high speed spiral storm • a mountain with severely hot liquid • a natural fire most located in the forest • an area of land so dry that it cant grow plants • a quick shift in the world that makes a big crack • an unusually big wave that destroys anything in its way
natural disasters 2023-04-24
Across
- an unusually big wave that destroys anything in its way
- an area of land so dry that it cant grow plants
- an overflow of water
- a high speed spiral storm
- a quick shift in the world that makes a big crack
Down
- a mountain with severely hot liquid
- a natural fire most located in the forest
- a disastrous storm
8 Clues: a disastrous storm • an overflow of water • a high speed spiral storm • a mountain with severely hot liquid • a natural fire most located in the forest • an area of land so dry that it cant grow plants • a quick shift in the world that makes a big crack • an unusually big wave that destroys anything in its way
Natural Disasters 2023-05-26
Across
- Violent and destructive storm over a small area.
- Sudden violent movement of the earth's surface.
- Great amount of soil and rock going down a hill.
- Continuous dry weather, when there is not enough water for people's needs.
Down
- A series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water.
- A mass of snow, ice and rock that slides rapidly down the side of a mountain.
- Coming of a great quantity of water over a place.
- Flash of light during thunder.
8 Clues: Flash of light during thunder. • Sudden violent movement of the earth's surface. • Violent and destructive storm over a small area. • Great amount of soil and rock going down a hill. • Coming of a great quantity of water over a place. • A series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. • ...
Natural disasters 2023-06-01
Across
- eruption when gas and/or lava are released from a volcano- sometimes explosively.
- an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines.
- the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- the process of a species, family or other group of animals or plants becoming extinct.
Down
- a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
- a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction.
- a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
- a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
8 Clues: a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather. • an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines. • the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. • a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush. • a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. • ...
Natural disasters 2023-05-25
8 Clues: Warm tropical water • Tectonic plates shifting • A prolonged lack of water • A large amount of water on land • A lot of snow and ice in an area • Usually set off by earthquakes, big wave • Sometimes set off by earthquakes, includes lava • Warm and cool air circulating causing a twister
NATURAL DISASTERS 2023-06-09
8 Clues: A HUGE STORM • WHEN THE LAND MOVES • WHEN A VOLCANIC ERUPTS • WHEN WATER COVERS LAND • A LARGE AMOUNT OF SNOW • WHEN THERE'S FIRE IN A FOREST • A GIANT TUBE OF AIR THAT SPINS • WHEN THERE IS LESS WATER THAN USUAL
Natural disasters 2023-07-06
8 Clues: It's heavy • It's violent • It's devastating • It's dirty water • It's extreme heat • It's a sudden slide. • It's a powerful storm • It's a seismic sea wave
Natural Disasters 2016-05-01
8 Clues: located andaman • is tsunami huge waves • valcano is mt vesuvius • causes loss of property • of earthquake seismogram • ring of fire pacific ocean • on the nature of eruptions valcanos • study earthquakes are seismologists
Natural disasters 2016-05-14
8 Clues: lava comes out • the gigantic waves • measures the earthquake • sudden shaking of the earth • the starting point of earthquake • a slight vibration after earthquake • the corresponding of the earthquake • volcanoes volcanoes that are not expected to erupt in future
Natural disasters 2016-05-14
8 Clues: lava comes out • the gigantic waves • measures the earthquake • sudden shaking of the earth • the starting point of earthquake • a slight vibration after earthquake • the corresponding of the earthquake • volcanoes volcanoes that are not expected to erupt in future
NATURAL DISASTERS 2016-05-15
8 Clues: HEAVY RAINFALL CAUSES • THE ROMAN GOD OF FIRE • SUDDEN SHAKING OF THE GROUND • PEOPLE WHO STUDY ABOUT EARTHQUAKES • AN INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE THE EARTHQUAKE • SCARCITY OF WATER AND LACK OF RAINFALL CAUSES • TIDAL OR STORM WAVES ARE ALSO KNOWN AS ______ • A SEISMOGRAPH CONTAINS A STONE,PEN,PAPER AND ______
NATURAL DISASTERS 2016-05-15
8 Clues: THE ROMAN GOD OF FIRE • HEAVY RAINFALL CAUSES • SUDDEN SHAKING OF THE GROUND • PEOPLE WHO STUDY ABOUT EARTHQUAKES • AN INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE THE EARTHQUAKE • TIDAL OR STORM WAVES ARE ALSO KNOWN AS ______ • SCARCITY OF WATER AND LACK OF RAINFALL CAUSES • A SEISMOGRAPH CONTAINS A STONE,PEN,PAPER AND ______
NATURAL DISASTERS 2016-05-15
8 Clues: HEAVY RAINFALL CAUSES • THE ROMAN GOD OF FIRE • SUDDEN SHAKING OF THE GROUND • PEOPLE WHO STUDY ABOUT EARTHQUAKES • AN INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE THE EARTHQUAKE • TIDAL OR STORM WAVES ARE ALSO KNOWN AS ______ • SCARCITY OF WATER AND LACK OF RAINFALL CAUSES • A SEISMOGRAPH CONTAINS A STONE,PEN,PAPER AND ______
natural disasters 2016-05-04
8 Clues: hot molten rock • an undersea earthquake • the crust is made up of this • lava below the earths surface • instument detecting earthquakes • the instrumentused to measure an earthquake • the reading or pattern obtained on the seismograph • sudden shaking of the ground caused by vibration deep inside the earth
NATURAL DISASTERS 2016-05-04
Across
- disasters _______________ make life miserable for those affected
- sudden shaking of the Earth
- one who studies earthquakes
Down
- hot,molten rocks that comes out of the volcano
- instrument used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake
- the upper layer on the surface of the Earth
- ____________ caused by dry conditions
- tidal or storm waves are also known as __________________
8 Clues: sudden shaking of the Earth • one who studies earthquakes • ____________ caused by dry conditions • the upper layer on the surface of the Earth • hot,molten rocks that comes out of the volcano • instrument used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake • tidal or storm waves are also known as __________________ • ...
Natural Disasters 2017-06-11
Across
- This happens after large amounts of rain?
- Happens usually in the Mid West
- Shoots out lava and rocks
- This happens in a forest
Down
- This natural disaster happens in the desert
- This is a very powerful wind
- This natural disaster usually happens after an Earthquake
- What disaster comes from unusual dryness?
8 Clues: This happens in a forest • Shoots out lava and rocks • This is a very powerful wind • Happens usually in the Mid West • This happens after large amounts of rain? • What disaster comes from unusual dryness? • This natural disaster happens in the desert • This natural disaster usually happens after an Earthquake
Natural Disasters 2022-04-11
8 Clues: a tropical cyclone • very heavy snowfall • a mountain with lava • also known as landslips • an overflow of water in a river or ocean • also the name of a famous fictional superhero • caused by violent earthquakes on the sea floor • caused by the sliding of tectonic plates in the earth's crust
Natural Disasters 2022-01-17
Across
- a mountain erupts lava and fire
- it is extremely windy and dangerous
- when there are trees in flames
Down
- it happens when the ground moves and clashes
- a lot of dangerous snow down a mountain
- it happens when it doesn’t rain
- it is similar to a tornado but more dangerous
- it happens when it rains cats and dogs
8 Clues: when there are trees in flames • it happens when it doesn’t rain • a mountain erupts lava and fire • it is extremely windy and dangerous • it happens when it rains cats and dogs • a lot of dangerous snow down a mountain • it happens when the ground moves and clashes • it is similar to a tornado but more dangerous
Natural Disasters 2023-07-07
Across
- A sudden shaking of ground
- Lava and hot material are expelled from a volcano
- Rocks, earth, debris move down a slope
Down
- An uncontrolled fire that burns vegetation in wildlife
- Mass of snow that slides down the mountain
- A violent storm that spins in a big circle
- A very large wave triggered by the violent movement of earth under the sea
- Usually a dry area is covered with extreme amount of water
8 Clues: A sudden shaking of ground • Rocks, earth, debris move down a slope • Mass of snow that slides down the mountain • A violent storm that spins in a big circle • Lava and hot material are expelled from a volcano • An uncontrolled fire that burns vegetation in wildlife • Usually a dry area is covered with extreme amount of water • ...
Natural Disasters 2023-11-13
Across
- a wind storm formed over land, creating a spinning air funnel
- an uncontrollable fire which spreads fast
- causes a large amount of snow or rocks to fall down a large slope
Down
- heavy rain can cause rives and lakes to overflow with water
- a wind storm formed over a large body of water
- shakes the ground and can cause ground to crack
- a series of very large and very high waves
- can erupt and shoot gas and ash into the air and spill out hot lava
8 Clues: an uncontrollable fire which spreads fast • a series of very large and very high waves • a wind storm formed over a large body of water • shakes the ground and can cause ground to crack • heavy rain can cause rives and lakes to overflow with water • a wind storm formed over land, creating a spinning air funnel • ...
Natural disasters 2024-03-21
Natural disasters 2025-01-30
Across
- -a long period when there is little or no rain
- -a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
- -an extreme lack of food in a region, causing suffering and death
Down
- a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
- -a sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface, often causing damage and sometimes deaths
- a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry:
- -an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
- -a fire burning in an area of land with many trees, that is difficult to control and sometimes spreads quickly:
8 Clues: -a long period when there is little or no rain • a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry: • -an extreme lack of food in a region, causing suffering and death • a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope • -an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea • ...
Natural Disasters 2025-10-01
8 Clues: damage • a super typhoon • a huge wave rushes to the shore • a period when electricity is not available • rocks and mud rolling quickly down a slope • a period when there is no rain for a long time • a large amount of water covering a usually dry place • a strong wind like an upside-down cone moving around
Natural disasters 2025-05-27
Across
- a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with the surface of Earth
- a much more powerful tropical storm
- a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer
- this is caused mostly by an underwater earthquake
Down
- storm is an event in which wind coincides with varieties of precipitation that only occur at freezing temperatures
- an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry
- mass wasting that may include a wide range of ground movements
- a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
8 Clues: a much more powerful tropical storm • this is caused mostly by an underwater earthquake • an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry • mass wasting that may include a wide range of ground movements • a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside • ...
Natural disasters 2025-06-01
Across
- too much water that covers land
- a rocky formation that is very hot in its center
- strong winds that carry dust create a cloudy look in the air
- a long time with no rain
- a period of unusually hot weather for several days or weeks
Down
- a strong storm with heavy snow
- a strong storm with winds that spin in a circle
- a big storm with winds and heavy rain
8 Clues: a long time with no rain • a strong storm with heavy snow • too much water that covers land • a big storm with winds and heavy rain • a strong storm with winds that spin in a circle • a rocky formation that is very hot in its center • a period of unusually hot weather for several days or weeks • strong winds that carry dust create a cloudy look in the air
natural disasters 2026-01-06
Across
- This happens when a volcano pushes out lava, gas, and ash
- This starts because dry land and heat help fire spread quickly
- This comes out of a volcano because rock becomes extremely hot
- This happens when very strong winds begin to spin and destroy buildings
Down
- flow This forms when hot gas and ash rush down a volcano after an eruption
- This word describes something that happens because it is very dangerous
- This describes something that does not happen often because the conditions are unusual
- Small balls of ice that fall from the sky during storms
8 Clues: Small balls of ice that fall from the sky during storms • This happens when a volcano pushes out lava, gas, and ash • This starts because dry land and heat help fire spread quickly • This comes out of a volcano because rock becomes extremely hot • This word describes something that happens because it is very dangerous • ...
Natural Disasters 2026-03-12
Across
- When earth and rocks suddenly fall down a steep slope.
- A funnel-shaped storm of very strong winds.
- A sudden movement of the Earth's crust.
Down
- A huge storm that forms over warm seas and oceans.
- A mountain with a vent that releases lava.
- A large amount of water covering an area of land that is not usually underwater.
- A giant wave, usually caused by an earthquake.
- A long period of time when there is little or no rain.
8 Clues: A sudden movement of the Earth's crust. • A mountain with a vent that releases lava. • A funnel-shaped storm of very strong winds. • A giant wave, usually caused by an earthquake. • A huge storm that forms over warm seas and oceans. • When earth and rocks suddenly fall down a steep slope. • A long period of time when there is little or no rain. • ...
Natural Disasters 2024-04-25
8 Clues: forest burn up • the ground moves • heavy snowfall and wind • wind that forms a funnel • no water for a long time • heavy winds and lots of rain • smoke and fire from a mountain • too much water causes the rivers to overflow
Natural Disasters 2024-05-16
Across
- It is s a fierce and fast-spreading blaze in wooded areas.
- It's a prolonged period of extremely low rainfall, causing water shortages.
- It is a massive ocean wave triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity.
- It is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
- It's a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of Earth's plates.
Down
- is an explosive event in which hot magma, ash, and gases escape from a volcano.
- It is a natural disaster where water covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain.
- They are giant tropical storms that produce heavy rainfall and super-strong winds.
8 Clues: It is s a fierce and fast-spreading blaze in wooded areas. • It's a prolonged period of extremely low rainfall, causing water shortages. • It's a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of Earth's plates. • is an explosive event in which hot magma, ash, and gases escape from a volcano. • ...
Natural disasters 2024-05-27
Across
- what is a strong wind that rotate
- what is it when the earth is shaking
- What does "tsu"and"nami" stand for in japanese
- what is forming the tornado
Down
- what is shaking in a earthquakes
- what is the water framing in a tsunami
- what does the word tornado come from in Spanish
- what is a wave coming aganist land
8 Clues: what is forming the tornado • what is shaking in a earthquakes • what is a strong wind that rotate • what is a wave coming aganist land • what is it when the earth is shaking • what is the water framing in a tsunami • What does "tsu"and"nami" stand for in japanese • what does the word tornado come from in Spanish
Natural Disasters 2024-11-19
Across
- A mountain with a vent that releases lava.
- A large amount of Earth collapsing downwards.
- An unusually long time without any rainfall.
- The Earth's crust shaking.
- A severe snow storm.
Down
- A storm of strong winds that are rapidly rotating.
- A large amount of water overflowing an area.
- A giant wave, usually caused by an earthquake.
8 Clues: A severe snow storm. • The Earth's crust shaking. • A mountain with a vent that releases lava. • A large amount of water overflowing an area. • An unusually long time without any rainfall. • A large amount of Earth collapsing downwards. • A giant wave, usually caused by an earthquake. • A storm of strong winds that are rapidly rotating.
Natural Disasters 2024-12-16
Across
- a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.drought
- a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
- an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
Down
- long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
- a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
- a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
- a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.wildfire
- mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust.
8 Clues: a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather. • a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.wildfire • a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. • long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance. • ...
Natural disasters 2025-04-10
Across
- When a volcano explodes and hot lava comes out.
- When there is too much water in a place
- A very strong storm with wind and rain
Down
- A big fire that spreads fast in forests or dry grass.
- When a lot of earth, rocks or mud slide down a hill
- When the ground shakes, often causing damage
- A very big wave in the sea
- A long time with no rain.
8 Clues: A long time with no rain. • A very big wave in the sea • A very strong storm with wind and rain • When there is too much water in a place • When the ground shakes, often causing damage • When a volcano explodes and hot lava comes out. • When a lot of earth, rocks or mud slide down a hill • A big fire that spreads fast in forests or dry grass.
Natural Disasters 2025-01-21
Across
- Type of disasters connected to water
- The name of the bay destroyed by the largest tsunami
- Tsunamis are often a consequence of this natural disaster
- Fujita … rates tornado intensity based on the damage it causes
Down
- The tri-state tornado attacked Illinois, Indiana and …
- The initial point of rupture
- Unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fires in an area of combustible vegetation
- A measure of the “size,” or amplitude, of the seismic waves
8 Clues: The initial point of rupture • Type of disasters connected to water • The name of the bay destroyed by the largest tsunami • The tri-state tornado attacked Illinois, Indiana and … • Tsunamis are often a consequence of this natural disaster • A measure of the “size,” or amplitude, of the seismic waves • Fujita … rates tornado intensity based on the damage it causes • ...
NATURAL DISASTERS 2024-10-07
Across
- This storm is void of moisture and usually occurs in hot, dry places
- Hot rocks and vapour blasting from a crater
- Whether motions ranging from gentle sways to violent vibrations, these shakings rarely go unnoticed
- Sudden caving and cascading of soil usually from high places
Down
- Its innermost part is calm but dont be decieved, its outer parts are deadly
- Unlike the game, this twister is not the one to be played with
- Freezing temperatures, amplified by intensely high winds, for long periods
- When waters migrate from depths and distances due to instability of the earth beneath them
8 Clues: Hot rocks and vapour blasting from a crater • Sudden caving and cascading of soil usually from high places • Unlike the game, this twister is not the one to be played with • This storm is void of moisture and usually occurs in hot, dry places • Freezing temperatures, amplified by intensely high winds, for long periods • ...
Natural Disasters 2024-07-03
Across
- During the ____, people were running out their houses.
- In USA is common to see a lot of _____ .
- In 2017,During the ____, people were running out their houses. Costa Rica was attacked by ____ Otto.
- We were sleeping, when the ____ started.
- In winter places is common to have ____.
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- In 2020, Australia had more than 500 forest ____.
- On 11 March 2011, a big ____ impacted Tokyo.
- When the ____ erupted, the sky turned dark.
8 Clues: In USA is common to see a lot of _____ . • We were sleeping, when the ____ started. • In winter places is common to have ____. • When the ____ erupted, the sky turned dark. • On 11 March 2011, a big ____ impacted Tokyo. • In 2020, Australia had more than 500 forest ____. • During the ____, people were running out their houses. • ...
Natural disasters 2025-06-20
Across
- there’s a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust.
- a large amount of ice or snow falling down
- two plate tectonic boundaries meet such as the Ring of Fire
Down
- It burns trees, plants, and wildlife
- a twisting tube of wind and clouds
- a super-sized ocean wave that can be extremely destructive
- tropical storm, but much more powerful. It’s like a gigantic, spinning stor
- the levels of circulating water in a certain region drop below the minimum limits
8 Clues: a twisting tube of wind and clouds • It burns trees, plants, and wildlife • a large amount of ice or snow falling down • there’s a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust. • a super-sized ocean wave that can be extremely destructive • two plate tectonic boundaries meet such as the Ring of Fire • ...
Resource Availability 2021-10-07
Across
- Used by organisms to do everything it needs to live
- When populations have high birth rates, plenty of resources, minimal diseases and natural disasters, the population will...
- An organism that eats only plants
- What is an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
- All of the members of the same species in an area
- Non living part of the environment
- All of the different populations of organisms living in an area
- This variable isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure
- An organism that eats both plants and animals
- When populations have low birth rates, minimal resources, many diseases and natural disasters, the population will...
Down
- The largest population size an ecosystem can hold
- A diagram that shows how energy decreases as it travels through the trophic levels of a food chain
- The organism that is hunted
- When two organisms fight over the same resource
- An organism that eats only other animals
- This variable is being measured or tested in an experiment
- The organism that hunts others for food
- The scarcest resource that limits a population's size
- Living part of the environment; includes anything made by a living organism
- Living and nonliving things interacting in an area
20 Clues: The organism that is hunted • An organism that eats only plants • Non living part of the environment • The organism that hunts others for food • An organism that eats only other animals • An organism that eats both plants and animals • When two organisms fight over the same resource • The largest population size an ecosystem can hold • ...
Maddies N crossword puzzle 2021-12-01
Across
- ,something that naturally occurs in the region
- , desert
- , weather tat destroys land
- , dominant language in middle east
- , things humans have created by hand
- , not plentiful or insufficient
- , land between two rivers
- sea, a sea that has saltwater
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- found on the fertile crescent
- , freshwater source
- , highest content of saltwater
- , type of a bodied water
- , a natural resource in the tropic of cancer
- , a country that is the coolest out of the Middle East region
- , impacts where someone / people live
15 Clues: , desert • , land between two rivers • , weather tat destroys land • found on the fertile crescent • , freshwater source • sea, a sea that has saltwater • , type of a bodied water • , dominant language in middle east • , things humans have created by hand • , impacts where someone / people live • , highest content of saltwater • ...
Weather and Natural Disasters 2020-03-24
Across
- is a mixture of rain and snow
- is a flash of light caused by an electrical discharge during a storm
- is the fall of condensed water vapor
- is a violent shaking of the ground
- occurs when rain freezes before it reaches the ground
- is any moving air
- is when water inundates a place that is normally dry
- is a small earthquake
- eruption is the explosive release of gas,lava,ash and rocks
- is a large fire that spreads rapidly
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- is a light wind
- is when earth or rock falls down a mountain or cliff
- is the sound made by lightning
- is a rotating column of very high winds
- occurs when a lot of snow or ice falls down a mountainside
- is a thick cloud near the ground
- is a mixture of smoke and fog
- is a very large ocean wave
18 Clues: is a light wind • is any moving air • is a small earthquake • is a very large ocean wave • is a mixture of rain and snow • is a mixture of smoke and fog • is the sound made by lightning • is a thick cloud near the ground • is a violent shaking of the ground • is the fall of condensed water vapor • is a large fire that spreads rapidly • is a rotating column of very high winds • ...
Tectonic Hazards Revision Crossword 2019-11-06
Across
- When large sections of land move across the ocean due to convection currents.
- Hot flowing liquid on the surface of the crust.
- Hot flowing liquid underneath the crust.
- A large mountain-like mound on the crust that spews lava.
- The borders of each tectonic plates where most natural hazards and disasters happen.
- A large super-continent that existed over 300 million years ago.
Down
- Large areas that create natural hazards and disasters such as avalanches.
- When the crust shakes due to two tectonic plates rubbing against each other.
- When magma from the mantle rises due to heat and sinks due to cooling.
- A large solid sphere in the centre of the earth.
- The largest layer of the earth.
11 Clues: The largest layer of the earth. • Hot flowing liquid underneath the crust. • Hot flowing liquid on the surface of the crust. • A large solid sphere in the centre of the earth. • A large mountain-like mound on the crust that spews lava. • A large super-continent that existed over 300 million years ago. • ...
Natural Disasters - Volcanoes 2023-10-20
Across
- instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes
- the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one
- an action that happens naturally and isn't planned
- something that makes you worry that something bad may happen
- a person suffers or dies because of something
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- it happens over a large area or among many people
- a place where a supply of something is collected
- the outcomes or effects of events
- a danger
- discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone
- it is worth noticing
- a small earthquake or uncontrolled shaking in a body part
12 Clues: a danger • it is worth noticing • the outcomes or effects of events • a person suffers or dies because of something • a place where a supply of something is collected • it happens over a large area or among many people • an action that happens naturally and isn't planned • the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one • ...
Studies Weekly - Week 10 2022-03-25
Across
- better jobs, more freedom
- how often a census is taken
- to change the place where one lives
- war and natural disasters
- puts a strain on natural resources
- change landscape so its not usable
- reasons why people move to or from a place
Down
- count of every person living in the US
- provide a way to move people and goods
- study population distribution
- increase plant and harvest crop production
- positive, longing
- shows where various population groups live
- movement of ides, people, and goods
14 Clues: positive, longing • better jobs, more freedom • war and natural disasters • how often a census is taken • study population distribution • puts a strain on natural resources • change landscape so its not usable • to change the place where one lives • movement of ides, people, and goods • count of every person living in the US • provide a way to move people and goods • ...
Law & Public Safety Military Quiz 2023-04-30
Across
- oldest military branch
- newest military branch
- enlisted officers
- boot camp
- officers of non commissioned
- most decorated marine
Down
- officers ranked below commission but above non-commission officers
- commander in chief
- started world
- first bomber from plane
- handle court stuff for military
- law enforcement of military
- can be activated in natural disasters
13 Clues: boot camp • started world • enlisted officers • commander in chief • most decorated marine • oldest military branch • newest military branch • first bomber from plane • law enforcement of military • officers of non commissioned • handle court stuff for military • can be activated in natural disasters • officers ranked below commission but above non-commission officers
Wildfires 2024-02-26
Across
- You can't ______ a wildfire that's spreading.
- They help with major emergencies and disasters
- ________ is a natural event that can cause wildfires
- Keep these away from your house
- Planning ahead and being ready
- Wildfires start in _______ areas
- Trees, Bushes, twigs, leaves are ____ for wildfires.
- Always soak your _________.
- Wildfires need heat, fuel and ______.
Down
- Heat, fuel and oxygen make up the fire ________.
- Wildfires can be caused by natural events or by ______.
- Plan ahead! Know your __________ route.
- Have an evacuation ___ and be ready to go!
- Have a ____ to communicate with your family during a wildfire.
- ___ flag warning warns of wildfire conditions
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
16 Clues: Always soak your _________. • Planning ahead and being ready • Keep these away from your house • Wildfires start in _______ areas • Federal Emergency Management Agency • Wildfires need heat, fuel and ______. • Plan ahead! Know your __________ route. • Have an evacuation ___ and be ready to go! • You can't ______ a wildfire that's spreading. • ...
Abbie Dalton 2021-12-01
Across
- Where do most people in the Middle East live
- the watering of farmland
- floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts
- dominant religion
- solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal
- It is cooler than the rest of the Middle East region.It receives more rain.It has grasslands and forest areas
- arid (dry)
- mostly desert, desert scrub, or grassland, with some forest areas in the north
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- oceans, seas, and gulfs
- more people
- oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear
- not all flat
- dominant language
- water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- oil
- rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds
16 Clues: oil • arid (dry) • more people • not all flat • dominant language • dominant religion • oceans, seas, and gulfs • the watering of farmland • oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear • rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds • water drawn from reservoirs or rivers • solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal • Where do most people in the Middle East live • floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts • ...
Tectonic Hazards Revision Crossword 2019-11-06
Across
- Large areas that create natural hazards and disasters such as avalanches.
- When magma from the mantle rises due to heat and sinks due to cooling.
- Hot flowing liquid underneath the crust.
- The borders of each tectonic plates where most natural hazards and disasters happen.
Down
- A large super-continent that existed over 300 million years ago.
- A large solid sphere in the centre of the earth.
- Hot flowing liquid on the surface of the crust.
- When large sections of land move across the ocean due to convection currents.
- When the crust shakes due to two tectonic plates rubbing against each other.
- A large mountain-like mound on the crust that spews lava.
- The largest layer of the earth.
11 Clues: The largest layer of the earth. • Hot flowing liquid underneath the crust. • Hot flowing liquid on the surface of the crust. • A large solid sphere in the centre of the earth. • A large mountain-like mound on the crust that spews lava. • A large super-continent that existed over 300 million years ago. • ...
Katie's Spelling Cross Word! 2023-10-05
Across
- Happens when there is no water for a long time.
- When there is too much water.
- A flat piece of land.
- Natural disasters can sometimes harm this.
- A shaky natural disaster.
Down
- Snow falling form a mountain.
- Spinning wind.
- A storm that starts at sea.
- These can sometimes occur when a natural disaster gets out of hand.
- A colossal wave.
10 Clues: Spinning wind. • A colossal wave. • A flat piece of land. • A shaky natural disaster. • A storm that starts at sea. • Snow falling form a mountain. • When there is too much water. • Natural disasters can sometimes harm this. • Happens when there is no water for a long time. • These can sometimes occur when a natural disaster gets out of hand.
Geography Review 2026-01-02
Across
- indigenous community who suffered a clean water crisis
- low-density, car-centered communities are a result of
- first Geological Era
- jobs that require hands-on labour
- land use/zoning to have a single site with multiple uses
- layer of the Earth is made up of slowly moving magma
- majority of Canada's farmland
- large areas with low population densities
Down
- e.g., natural disasters, war, and shortage of clean water
- city developed because of a nearby natural resource
- sustainable fishery method
- (acronym) factors affecting climate
- example of a natural disaster caused by tectonic plates
- DMT stage of a developing country
- the process of changing rural to urban landscape
- industry including healthcare workers
- land used for manufacturing plants, shipping and storage
17 Clues: first Geological Era • sustainable fishery method • majority of Canada's farmland • DMT stage of a developing country • jobs that require hands-on labour • (acronym) factors affecting climate • industry including healthcare workers • large areas with low population densities • the process of changing rural to urban landscape • ...
Abbie Dalton 2021-12-01
Across
- Where do most people in the Middle East live
- the watering of farmland
- floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts
- dominant religion
- solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal
- It is cooler than the rest of the Middle East region.It receives more rain.It has grasslands and forest areas
- arid (dry)
- mostly desert, desert scrub, or grassland, with some forest areas in the north
Down
- oceans, seas, and gulfs
- more people
- oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear
- not all flat
- dominant language
- water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- oil
- rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds
16 Clues: oil • arid (dry) • more people • not all flat • dominant language • dominant religion • oceans, seas, and gulfs • the watering of farmland • oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear • rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds • water drawn from reservoirs or rivers • solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal • Where do most people in the Middle East live • floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts • ...
Abbie Dalton 2021-12-01
Across
- more people
- dominant religion
- dominant language
- mostly desert, desert scrub, or grassland, with some forest areas in the north
- not all flat
- rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds
- floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts
- water drawn from reservoirs or rivers
- oil
Down
- It is cooler than the rest of the Middle East region.It receives more rain.It has grasslands and forest areas
- Where do most people in the Middle East live
- oceans, seas, and gulfs
- oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear
- arid (dry)
- solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal
- the watering of farmland
16 Clues: oil • arid (dry) • more people • not all flat • dominant religion • dominant language • oceans, seas, and gulfs • the watering of farmland • oil,coal,natural gas,nuclear • rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds • water drawn from reservoirs or rivers • solar,wind,hydro-power,biomass,geothermal • Where do most people in the Middle East live • floods, mud slides, earthquakes, and droughts • ...
UOI Unit Words 2020-03-05
12 Clues: search • global • I am alive • a lot of water • UOI is based on • under water volcano • it is very hot today • what separated Pangea • A volcano explodes or • the planet that we live on • two tectonic plates collide • something that controls the day
Climate and Natural Disasters 2024-01-15
Across
- something that spreads really quickly
- large wave caused by an earthquake
- storm with lots of wind and rain
- something that erupts
- type of pressure that tells you if a storm is coming
- shaking of the earth
- measure of how much water is in the air
- horizontal lines across the earth
- something that blows in the air
Down
- a large amount of water on land
- really really hot
- divides the earth into north and south
- measure of how hot or cold it is
- no rain
- really really cold
- high up a mountain, for example
- rain, snow, hail
17 Clues: no rain • rain, snow, hail • really really hot • really really cold • shaking of the earth • something that erupts • a large amount of water on land • high up a mountain, for example • something that blows in the air • measure of how hot or cold it is • storm with lots of wind and rain • horizontal lines across the earth • large wave caused by an earthquake • ...
Evolutionary! 2014-02-04
Across
- The ability for a trait to be passed down.
- The English naturalist who independently developed a theory of evolution. (Full name)
- The idea that geologic processes that shape the earth remain constant over time.
- The process by which humans select traits through breeding.
- The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name)
- The last name of the scientist who developed the classification system.
- The man who developed the theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.(Full name)
- Producing more offspring than will likely survive.
- Man who theorized that environmental change leads to the use or disuse of a structure.
- The measure of survival ability and ability to produce for offspring.
- Study of embryos, used to find similarities between species during development.
- A preserved trace of an organism from the past.
Down
- Structure or organ that are similar structure, but different in purpose.
- A difference in a physical trait.
- A natural mechanism by which a species, or member of that species inherits a beneficial adaptation that allows it to produce more offspring than others.
- Charles________ was the "father of evolution".
- The theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.
- The gradual biological process of change by which descendants begin to greatly differ from their ancestors.
- A feature that an organism develops to better survive in it's environment.
- The last name of the scientist who cam up with the theory that species shared common ancestors, rather than coming into being separately.
20 Clues: A difference in a physical trait. • The ability for a trait to be passed down. • Charles________ was the "father of evolution". • A preserved trace of an organism from the past. • Producing more offspring than will likely survive. • The process by which humans select traits through breeding. • The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name) • ...
8.15 2025-10-04
Across
- | Adjusting to new conditions to reduce harm from natural events.
- | The sound produced by lightning in the atmosphere.
- | Water that falls from clouds as rain.
- | A prolonged period of unusually low rainfall causing water shortage.
- | The clearing of trees and forests.
- | The organized removal of people from dangerous areas.
- | A sudden event causing damage, loss, or destruction.
- | A type of dense, towering cloud that produces thunderstorms.
Down
- | A huge sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
- | The movement of rock and soil down a slope.
- | Overflow of water that submerges land.
- | A sudden flash of electrical discharge in the atmosphere.
- | Preparing in advance for possible disasters.
- | A large storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.
- | Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters.
15 Clues: | The clearing of trees and forests. • | Water that falls from clouds as rain. • | Overflow of water that submerges land. • | The movement of rock and soil down a slope. • | Preparing in advance for possible disasters. • | Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters. • | The sound produced by lightning in the atmosphere. • ...
8.15 2025-10-04
Across
- | The clearing of trees and forests.
- | The sound produced by lightning in the atmosphere.
- | The organized removal of people from dangerous areas.
- | The movement of rock and soil down a slope.
- | Water that falls from clouds as rain.
- | Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters.
- | A prolonged period of unusually low rainfall causing water shortage.
Down
- | A sudden event causing damage, loss, or destruction.
- | Preparing in advance for possible disasters.
- | Overflow of water that submerges land.
- | A large storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.
- | A huge sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
- | A sudden flash of electrical discharge in the atmosphere.
- | A type of dense, towering cloud that produces thunderstorms.
- | Adjusting to new conditions to reduce harm from natural events.
15 Clues: | The clearing of trees and forests. • | Water that falls from clouds as rain. • | Overflow of water that submerges land. • | The movement of rock and soil down a slope. • | Preparing in advance for possible disasters. • | Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters. • | The sound produced by lightning in the atmosphere. • ...
Chapter 33.1 Key Terms Created by: Bekah Jones 2019-05-17
10 Clues: threat of lost • paid protection • cannot be control • unaccepted to insure • caused by human mistake • possibly of loss or injury • caused by natural disasters • can be controlled to a minimize • systemic process of manageable risk • occurs when there is likelihood of economic loss
Natural disasters & rescue efforts 2025-02-07
17 Clues: help • hale • water • storm • a ruin • volcano • a flood • accident • erruption • hurricane • volunteers • earthquake • reconstruction • a gust (of wind) • bad weather/storm • afflicted, hurt, affected • 'bad hour' expression, 'End of Days' (2 words)
Natural Disasters Vocabulary Review 2023-01-17
Across
- happening soon
- leftover material of something broken
- the strength of an earthquake
- Destruction and loss of life
- widespread confusion or damage
- to soak up
- a crack in the earth's crust
- No longer active
- causing damage
Down
- to add on or grow overtime
- to come before
- average
- not being cautious
- very large
- inactive
- given new parts
- an extreme dry period with no rain
17 Clues: average • inactive • very large • to soak up • to come before • happening soon • causing damage • given new parts • No longer active • not being cautious • to add on or grow overtime • Destruction and loss of life • a crack in the earth's crust • the strength of an earthquake • widespread confusion or damage • an extreme dry period with no rain • leftover material of something broken
Evolutionary! 2014-02-04
Across
- The ability for a trait to be passed down.
- The English naturalist who independently developed a theory of evolution. (Full name)
- The idea that geologic processes that shape the earth remain constant over time.
- The process by which humans select traits through breeding.
- The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name)
- The last name of the scientist who developed the classification system.
- The man who developed the theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.(Full name)
- Producing more offspring than will likely survive.
- Man who theorized that environmental change leads to the use or disuse of a structure.
- The measure of survival ability and ability to produce for offspring.
- Study of embryos, used to find similarities between species during development.
- A preserved trace of an organism from the past.
Down
- Structure or organ that are similar structure, but different in purpose.
- A difference in a physical trait.
- A natural mechanism by which a species, or member of that species inherits a beneficial adaptation that allows it to produce more offspring than others.
- Charles________ was the "father of evolution".
- The theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.
- The gradual biological process of change by which descendants begin to greatly differ from their ancestors.
- A feature that an organism develops to better survive in it's environment.
- The last name of the scientist who cam up with the theory that species shared common ancestors, rather than coming into being separately.
20 Clues: A difference in a physical trait. • The ability for a trait to be passed down. • Charles________ was the "father of evolution". • A preserved trace of an organism from the past. • Producing more offspring than will likely survive. • The process by which humans select traits through breeding. • The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name) • ...
Natural Disasters and Environmental Impacts Terms 2025-09-09
Across
- Prolonged lack of rainfall causing water shortages
- Powerful ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or eruptions.
- Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, mainly due to human activity
- How susceptible people or environments are to harm
- Decline of environmental quality from harmful activities
- Overflow of water that submerges land
- When one disaster triggers or intensifies others
- An Intense tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
- Removal of forests, leading to loss of biodiversity and increased carbon in the atmosphere
- Disasters caused by extreme weather events like storms or droughts
Down
- A fast-spinning air column reaching from a thunderstorm to the ground
- Sudden, large-scale natural events causing damage or loss of life
- Uncontrolled fire in forests or grasslands, often worsened by dry weather
- The destruction or alteration of the natural home for plants or animals
- Potentially dangerous natural processes or events
- The effect of an action, event, or policy on the environment
- An opening in Earth’s surface where molten rock, ash, and gases escape.
- Disasters from processes within or on Earth, like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
- Introduction of harmful substances into air, water, or soil, affecting organisms and ecosystems
- Loss of topsoil by wind, water, or human activity
- Land degradation in dry areas resulting in loss of productivity and turning land into desert
- Sudden shaking of the ground due to fault movement in Earth’s crust.
- Sudden movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope
- Degradation: Increasing pollution and harmful substances in the air, reducing air quality
24 Clues: Overflow of water that submerges land • When one disaster triggers or intensifies others • Potentially dangerous natural processes or events • Loss of topsoil by wind, water, or human activity • Prolonged lack of rainfall causing water shortages • How susceptible people or environments are to harm • Sudden movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope • ...
Old Hag 2023-09-03
Across
- Not pretty
- A binding that is evil
- Suffocating is the taking of this
- Casper is one
- More than natural
- Witches do this with broomsticks
- Present tense of eaten
- A female horse
- Deer in the head lights
- Strangled
- Not young
- A chest keeps this
Down
- The ribcage protects this as well
- Only witches of this caliber can bring disasters
- Bruises come in this color
- Not to sit
- Catch some zzz
- The devils underling
- Old Hags desire for you
- Opposite of night
20 Clues: Strangled • Not young • Not pretty • Not to sit • Casper is one • Catch some zzz • A female horse • More than natural • Opposite of night • A chest keeps this • The devils underling • A binding that is evil • Present tense of eaten • Old Hags desire for you • Deer in the head lights • Bruises come in this color • Witches do this with broomsticks • The ribcage protects this as well • ...
Quake-O's Crossword 2024-05-10
Across
- Where Herbert Mullin was ultimately placed after being convicted of his crimes
- The act committed by Herbert Mullin in his belief of preventing earthquakes
- State where Herbert Mullin committed his crimes
- The individuals killed by Herbert Mullin during his crime spree
- Herbert Mullin's unusual conviction about the relationship between murder and natural disasters
- What happened to Herbert Mullin in 1973, leading to the end of his killing spree
Down
- Decade during which Herbert Mullin was active as a serial killer
- A person who commits a series of murders, often with a psychological motive
- Last name of the serial killer who believed in preventing earthquakes through murder
- Natural disasters that Herbert Mullin believed his murders could prevent
10 Clues: State where Herbert Mullin committed his crimes • The individuals killed by Herbert Mullin during his crime spree • Decade during which Herbert Mullin was active as a serial killer • Natural disasters that Herbert Mullin believed his murders could prevent • A person who commits a series of murders, often with a psychological motive • ...
Evolutionary! 2014-02-04
Across
- A difference in a physical trait.
- Charles________ was the "father of evolution".
- The gradual biological process of change by which descendants begin to greatly differ from their ancestors.
- Man who theorized that environmental change leads to the use or disuse of a structure.
- The man who developed the theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.(Full name)
- Structure or organ that are similar structure, but different in purpose.
- A natural mechanism by which a species, or member of that species inherits a beneficial adaptation that allows it to produce more offspring than others.
- The measure of survival ability and ability to produce for offspring.
- The English naturalist who independently developed a theory of evolution. (Full name)
- The ability for a trait to be passed down.
- The last name of the scientist who cam up with the theory that species shared common ancestors, rather than coming into being separately.
Down
- A preserved trace of an organism from the past.
- The last name of the scientist who developed the classification system.
- The theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.
- Study of embryos, used to find similarities between species during development.
- The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name)
- The process by which humans select traits through breeding.
- Producing more offspring than will likely survive.
- The idea that geologic processes that shape the earth remain constant over time.
- A feature that an organism develops to better survive in it's environment.
20 Clues: A difference in a physical trait. • The ability for a trait to be passed down. • Charles________ was the "father of evolution". • A preserved trace of an organism from the past. • Producing more offspring than will likely survive. • The process by which humans select traits through breeding. • The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name) • ...
Evolutionary! 2014-02-04
Across
- The ability for a trait to be passed down.
- The English naturalist who independently developed a theory of evolution. (Full name)
- The idea that geologic processes that shape the earth remain constant over time.
- The process by which humans select traits through breeding.
- The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name)
- The last name of the scientist who developed the classification system.
- The man who developed the theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.(Full name)
- Producing more offspring than will likely survive.
- Man who theorized that environmental change leads to the use or disuse of a structure.
- The measure of survival ability and ability to produce for offspring.
- Study of embryos, used to find similarities between species during development.
- A preserved trace of an organism from the past.
Down
- Structure or organ that are similar structure, but different in purpose.
- A difference in a physical trait.
- A natural mechanism by which a species, or member of that species inherits a beneficial adaptation that allows it to produce more offspring than others.
- Charles________ was the "father of evolution".
- The theory that natural disasters shaped the earth's landforms and caused extinction.
- The gradual biological process of change by which descendants begin to greatly differ from their ancestors.
- A feature that an organism develops to better survive in it's environment.
- The last name of the scientist who cam up with the theory that species shared common ancestors, rather than coming into being separately.
20 Clues: A difference in a physical trait. • The ability for a trait to be passed down. • Charles________ was the "father of evolution". • A preserved trace of an organism from the past. • Producing more offspring than will likely survive. • The process by which humans select traits through breeding. • The man who came up with the theory of gradualism. (Full name) • ...
UOI Unit Words 2020-03-05
12 Clues: search • global • I am alive • a lot of water • UOI is based on • under water volcano • it is very hot today • what separated Pangea • A volcano explodes or • the planet that we live on • two tectonic plates collide • something that controls the day
UOI Unit Words 2020-03-05
12 Clues: search • global • I am alive • a lot of water • UOI is based on • under water volcano • it is very hot today • what separated Pangea • A volcano explodes or • the planet that we live on • two tectonic plates collide • something that controls the day
Module Ten Crisis and Disaster Preparedness 2024-07-13
Across
- Caused by human activity (mass shootings, bombings, riots)
- Number of human beings injured or killed by or as a direct result of an incident
- Any natural or man-made event that causes a level of destruction or emotional trauma
- Federal agency responsible for assessing and responding to disaster events.
- Element that causes the disaster
- Caused by natural events (earthquakes and tsunamis)
Down
- Natural or man-made
- Event with 100 or more casualties
- Type of prevention - reducing the risk of further disasters
- The National Incident Command System
- Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton
- Contribute to or mitigate a disaster
12 Clues: Natural or man-made • Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton • Element that causes the disaster • Event with 100 or more casualties • The National Incident Command System • Contribute to or mitigate a disaster • Caused by natural events (earthquakes and tsunamis) • Caused by human activity (mass shootings, bombings, riots) • ...
Weather and Natural Disasters 2020-03-24
Across
- Is when water inundates a place that is normally dry.
- Is a mixture of smoke and fog.
- Is the sound made by lightning.
- Is the fall of condensed water vapor.
- Is any moving air.
- Is a mixture of rain and snow.
- Occurs when a lot of snow or ice falls down a mountainside.
- Is a light wind.
- Occurs when rain freezes before it reaches the ground.
- Is a rotating column of very high winds.
Down
- Is a thick cloud near the ground.
- Is a flash of light caused by an electrical discharge during a storm.
- Is a large fire that spreads rapidly.
- Is when earth or rock falls down a mountain or cliff.
- Is a small earthquake.
- Is a violent shaking of the ground.
- Is a very large ocean wave.
17 Clues: Is a light wind. • Is any moving air. • Is a small earthquake. • Is a very large ocean wave. • Is a mixture of smoke and fog. • Is a mixture of rain and snow. • Is the sound made by lightning. • Is a thick cloud near the ground. • Is a violent shaking of the ground. • Is a large fire that spreads rapidly. • Is the fall of condensed water vapor. • ...
