Unit 8 Natural Disasters Natural Disasters
Where is it that you live, my friend? Is it near a great river’s bend? For when the storm clouds start to pour, The waters just breech the shore, The farms nearby are turned to mud, Houses swallowed by this great flood. Those that have made preparations, Will be ready for evacuations. Others may try to save their land, And build great levees made from sand. Think ahead, I know that you can Prepare and always have a plan.
To save your area from disaster, Climate knowledge you must master, Every region has risks; be aware! Lives and property we must spare! Forces of nature we respect, As we search for ways to detect. Great natural catastrophes, Anywhere on Earth that we might be,
Don’t depend on electronics, Better study plate tectonics. For when the ground begins to shake, Power is lost in an earthquake! Not to worry, you will be all right, Light your dark room with a flashlight! Get yourself, if you are able, Underneath a solid table. There might be some more falling rocks. Prepare yourselves for aftershocks, In an earthquake you should know The safest places that you can go.
So do you live out on the plain? A large, open tornado lane, When hot and cold air begin to swirl, Prepare yourselves, boys and girls, In this storm, think of your placement, 1 | Unit 8 Natural Disasters
Unit 8 Natural Disasters Natural Disasters Get yourself into a basement, We are warned of cyclones in advance, So get indoors, don’t take a chance! Or find yourself some type of tunnel, Protect yourself from this funnel. Take time to learn the warning signs, So you can be ready in these times.
To save your area from disaster, Climate knowledge you must master, Every region has risks; be aware! Lives and property we must spare! Forces of nature we respect, As we search for ways to detect. Great natural catastrophes, Anywhere on Earth that we might be.
OUTRO (Deep Voice Talking) “There’s tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, mudslides, ice storms, blizzards, droughts, heat waves, etc. . . .”
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