Unit 4: Forces of Nature Theme 7: On Moving Ground
anticipate- looking forward to something I always anticipate the first day of school every year.
realize- to understand something that you’ve seen, read, or heard The meteorologist helped our class realize the importance of being prepared for hurricane season.
favorite- something that you like the most Summer is my favorite season of the year.
surface- the top layer of something Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the surface of the Moon.
volcano- a cone-like opening in earth’s crust Hot steam, rocks, and ashes reached the surface of the volcano.
demolish- to destroy or break something A car was demolished by a huge tree that fell during a tornado.
repair- to fix something My brother helped me repair my bike.
alert- to be very cautious of situations that may be dangerous It is important to stay alert when a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, is approaching.
earthquake- a natural disaster that causes the ground to shake An earthquake can cause an area to be completely demolished.
landslide- occurs when an a section of land from a higher area breaks away and tumbles to a lower area The top of the hill began to crumble, which caused a landslide.