Here are the answers to the matching exercise:
- A(n) earthquake is when the ground shakes and buildings collapse.
- A(n) volcanic eruption is when hot rocks, fire and steam suddenly come out of the ground.
- A(n) flood is when water covers the ground in places which are usually dry.
- A(n) avalanche is when snow and ice fall quickly down a mountain.
- A(n) famine is a long period of time without enough food in a region.
- A(n) tsunami is a very large and long wave following an earthquake under the ocean.
- A(n) drought is when there is no rain for a long time.
- A(n) forest fire is a fire that spreads quickly through a large area of trees.
- A(n) epidemic is when a serious disease spreads to lots of people.
- A(n) mudslide is when a large quantity of wet earth suddenly falls down the side of a hill.