ГДЗ Tasks (Задания) I. Vocabulary Match 1. Vast — D. Extremely large in area or size. 2. Seismically active — G. A te...

Tasks (Задания)

Vast — D. Extremely large in area or size.
Seismically active — G. A term describing an area with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Sparse — E. Thinly scattered or distributed; with few people living there.
Thaw — B. To change from a frozen state to a liquid state (for ice and snow).
Catastrophic — C. Causing a lot of damage or suffering; disastrous.
Impassable — A. Impossible to travel on or through.
Inevitable — F. Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.

Ответ: 1–D, 2–G, 3–E, 4–B, 5–C, 6–A, 7–F

Why does Russia experience such a wide variety of natural disasters? Russia experiences many different natural disasters because of its enormous size and diverse geography.
Which area of Russia is most at risk from earthquakes and volcanoes? The Far East, particularly the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, is the most seismically active region and at greatest risk from earthquakes and volcanoes.
Explain in your own words why large Siberian rivers like the Lena often flood in the spring. These rivers flow from south to north, so when spring arrives, the southern parts melt and thaw first. As the water rushes northward, it meets river sections that are still completely frozen, which forms massive ice jams and causes the water to overflow the banks.
What are two main causes of forest fires in Siberia mentioned in the text? The two main causes mentioned in the text are dry thunderstorms and human carelessness.
What are the consequences of extreme cold and heavy snowfalls mentioned in the text? They can be deadly to humans, paralyze cities, bring down power lines, and block roads making them impassable.

False (F). The 1995 Neftegorsk earthquake happened on Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, not in Siberia.

False (F). Siberian rivers (such as the Lena and the Yenisei) flow from south to north.

False (F). Extreme cold and snow can be deadly and present a regular, dangerous challenge for citizens and the economy.

Which of the natural disasters mentioned in the text do you think is the most dangerous for Russia and why? In my opinion, forest fires and severe droughts are among the most dangerous disasters. They affect huge territories, cause massive ecological damage, destroy timber resources, and create thick smog that threatens the health of millions of people living hundreds of miles away.
How can people and the government prepare for natural disasters like floods or forest fires? Give at least two examples.

For floods: The government can build and strengthen protective levees and dams, monitor water levels using satellite imagery, and conduct controlled ice-breaking operations before spring melt.
For forest fires: Authorities can enforce strict bans on campfires during dry periods, organize regular aerial surveillance to detect fires early, and establish clear firebreaks around vulnerable communities.

Have you ever experienced a natural disaster or extreme weather event? A few years ago, our region was struck by an unusually severe blizzard. Within a few hours, roads were completely blocked by snowdrifts, and strong winds knocked down branches and power lines, leaving our neighborhood without electricity. People helped each other by digging out stuck cars, sharing hot tea and flashlights, and checking in on elderly neighbors until emergency services cleared the main streets.