Conversation Questions Related to Natural Disasters

Conversation Questions Related to Natural Disasters

Conversation Questions Related to Natural Disasters

General Understanding

1. What is a natural disaster?

2. Can you name different types of natural disasters?

3. Which natural disasters are common in your country?

4. What do you think is the most dangerous natural disaster?

5. How do natural disasters affect people’s lives?

6. Are you afraid of natural disasters?

7. What was the last natural disaster you heard about in the news?

8. How can we prepare for natural disasters?

9. Why do some areas experience more natural disasters than others?

10. What is the difference between a natural disaster and a man-made disaster?

Specific Types

11. Have you ever experienced an earthquake?

12. What would you do during an earthquake?

13. Have you ever seen a flood? What caused it?

14. What are the dangers of a volcanic eruption?

15. What do you know about tsunamis?

16. What is the difference between a hurricane, a tornado, and a cyclone?

17. What natural disaster do you think causes the most damage?

18. Which disaster is hardest to predict?

19. Have you ever seen a wildfire or forest fire?

20. What are the effects of drought on people and nature?

Conversation Questions Related to Natural Disasters

Personal Experience

21. Have you ever had to evacuate because of a natural disaster?

22. Do you know anyone who has been affected by a natural disaster?

23. What would you take with you in an emergency?

24. Have you ever helped someone during a natural disaster?

25. What would you do if a disaster happened while you were at school or work?

26. What emergency numbers or services would you call in your country?

27. How do you stay informed about disasters (e.g. news, apps, alerts)?

28. Do you have an emergency kit or plan at home?

29. How do you feel when watching disaster news on TV?

30. Have natural disasters changed the way people live in your area?

Social and Environmental Impact

31. How do natural disasters affect the economy of a country?

32. What happens to animals and the environment during a disaster?

33. How do governments respond to natural disasters?

34. Do you think rich countries deal with disasters better than poor countries? Why?

35. What role do international organisations play in disaster relief?

36. What kind of support do victims of natural disasters need?

37. How does climate change affect natural disasters?

38. Do you think people should be allowed to live in high-risk areas?

Conversation Questions Related to Natural Disasters

Future and Opinion

39. Can natural disasters be prevented? Why or why not?

40. How can education help reduce the impact of natural disasters?

41. Do you think technology can help predict disasters better in the future?

42. Should schools teach students what to do in a disaster?

43. Would you consider moving away if your area were frequently affected by disasters?

44. What’s the best way to help disaster victims?

45. What lessons can we learn from past natural disasters?

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