Nature and Natural Disasters

the planet earth, where we all live

His dream is to sail around the world.

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Conserving water is beneficial for the environment.

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

The gardener watered the plant every morning.

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.

an area of activity or a subject of study

She is an expert in the field of genetics.

an area of scenery visible in a single view

The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise.

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

From the airplane window, they had an incredible view of the islands below.

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

After a long winter, the grass in our garden has started to turn green again.

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles.

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city.

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach.

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley.

a large area of water, surrounded by land

A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds.

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony.

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest.

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood.

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

The area around the lake is a popular picnic spot.

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park.

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals.

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

After the disaster, the community came together to support each other.

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started.

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck.

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado.

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche.

a long period of time when there is not much raining

The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought.

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Climate change is a major concern for future generations.

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year.

extremely bad or unpleasant

The terrible storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

the direction midway between north and east

The storm is moving in from the northeast.

the direction midway between north and west

If you look to the northwest, you can see the mountain range.

the direction midway between south and east

The storm is moving toward the southeast, bringing heavy rain.

the direction midway between south and west

The wind blew from the southwest.

to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment

She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.