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c Match the words from the text with their meanings.
1. occur a. to move around very quickly
2. collapse b. effect
3. whirl c. to fall down
4. trigger d. grey powder and it remains after something has burnt

5. fertile e. to make something start to happen
6. impact f. capable of producing
7. ash g. to happen

d Fill in the blanks with these words.

◆ fertile ◆ ash ◆ whirling ◆ impact ◆ trigger
◆ collapse ◆ occur

6 1. Floods from heavy rain.
When an earthquake occurs at sea, it creates 2. The land is . Farmers can
huge waves. At first, it is just one wave. Then grow good crops.
the number of waves increases. They become
violent. When they hit the beach, they cause 3. After the volcanic eruption, the town gets
serious damage. It kills many people, animals, covered with .
and damages the area. 4. The buildings as a result of

earthquake.
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It occurs in eastern and northern regions of 5. Tornadoes are winds.
Turkey. Rains in spring, winds, melting snows, 6. Thunderstorm can avalanche
even thunderstorms can trigger it. Huge mass because of the sound it creates.
of snow rolls down the mountains. It destroys 7. Earthquake has an on people
the trees, farmlands, and buildings on its way.
and environment.
8 e Answer the following questions about the text.
It mostly occurs in the Black Sea region of
Turkey. Heavy rain, melting snow, steep slopes, 1. What causes floods?
and earthquakes trigger them. Almost every year
it occurs in Turkey because of steep hills and 2. What happens after a hurricane?
mountains, deforestation, and rain patterns. It

destroys trees, houses, and roads. It causes death
and injuries, too. 3. Why does a volcanic eruption have a
positive effect on agriculture?

4. What are the results of an earthquake?

5. What are the main reasons behind
avalanches in Turkey?

6. Why do landslides occur often in Turkey?

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