Vocabulary Practice: Disaster Zones (1)

After the Tsunami hit, ......... workers arrived to help the survivors.
relief
provoked
scandal
fright

After the earthquake, volunteers were on site distributing much needed medical and food ......... to those in need.
blows
surprises
supplies
formats

The Tsunami waves ......... away every house and restaurant along the coast line. The coastline is now bare. It was a terrible disaster that caused a lot of damage and deaths.
stormed
ran
wrote
swept

The president said he would send needed supplies and National Guard members to ......... areas after Hurricane Katrina took place.
stamped
contented
affected
excellent

Electricity and phone lines were ......... off after the hurricane hit. Employees worked tirelessly to restore power and communication systems for the survivors.
steamed
cut
cleaned
brushed

The Peace Corps sends members to war ......... areas around the world. These members are not paid very much but they want to help in these war torn areas.
snubbed
disappointed
stricken
upset

When any disaster strikes, nations from around the world come together and send much needed ......... supplies and volunteer workers to help the injured and traumatized survivors.
medical
confusion
commotion
result

Many people came together to assist in the ......... effort after the tornado wiped out an entire community.
stunned
upset
fright
aid

The president called a national ......... situation after the hurricane struck because it took place of a sudden and many people needed help right away.
win
secure
arrival
emergency

Unfortunately, the volcano eruption caused a lot of deaths. The exact ......... number is still unknown but they are estimating that more than 1000 people were killed in this natural disaster.
casualty
digit
rescuer
emergency