List down 5 effects of weather disturbances to human activities, animals, plants, and physical structures based on the information given.
Weather disturbances are devastating. It can cause damage to our life and properties. People can be killed, injured, or get lost during typhoons. To prevent loss of human life, classes and some work services are suspended. Typhoons cause major flooding, which can drown animals and destroy their natural environments. Excessive rain can uproot and destroy plants. It can also cause the soil to erode. Heavy winds can destroy transportation, power, and communication lines. They can also hamper clean up and rescue efforts. Roads and bridges can also be damaged due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Heavy rainfall can lead to landslides in mountainous areas. Stagnant rain water can cause the spread of disease. Weather disturbances can also destroy our means of livelihood. Heavy rains and strong winds can uproot trees and destroy crops that serve as human food. This could be one of the reasons why there is always a shortage of food supply when there is a typhoon.
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Tornado
Tsunami
Tropical Cyclones
Typhoon/Hurricane
Cyclone