Global concerns in the 21st century

Dive into 21st-century global concerns! Learn about natural disasters, historic events, and key vocabulary.

Natural disasters happen every year somewhere in the world. True False What was the deadliest natural disaster in American history? What's the name of the city that was particularly devastated? Boston New Orleans Denver What was the worst nuclear disaster in history? What were the consequences of the explosion? When was the terrorist attack which destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center? September 10, 2001 November 11, 2010 September 11, 2001 What happened to the commercial airlines? VOCABULARYTerrorist organizations ? planes kidnap attack hijack VOCABULARYMany people worry about the safe ? of radioactive waste. removal disposal destruction VOCABULARYWhich of the following adjectives do we not use to describe a disaster? Terrorist. Natural. Nuclear. VOCABULARYDifferent parts of the USA are ? by various natural disasters. influenced devestated attacked VOCABULARYWhich of the following is not a natural disaster? Famine. Flood. Hurricane.