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Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards

What to do in earthquake situation?

  1. During an earthquake, stay beneath a large bench or a table

  2. Stay away from buildings and electric wires

  3. If you are driving a vehicle, then bring your vehicle to a halt

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed actions (taking cover under sturdy furniture, staying away from hazards, and stopping a vehicle in a safe location) are recommended safety measures during an earthquake.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards

What not to do in earthquake situation?

  1. Shout or flee in panic

  2. Attempt to prevent the things falling down after the earthquake tremours

  3. Use elevators

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Panic, attempting to catch falling objects, and using elevators are all dangerous actions during an earthquake. Therefore, all of these should be avoided.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami coastal erosion and earthquake major hazards in india and prevention

North of India-Nepal border is known as the Sapt Kosi or "Seven Rivers" in reference to its seven tributaries: Indrawati, Sunkosi, Tambakosi, Likhu Khola, Dudhkosi, Tamur and ____.

  1. Tarun

  2. Varun

  3. Arun

  4. Karun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sapt Kosi river system in Nepal is formed by seven major tributaries, one of which is the Arun River.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami coastal erosion and earthquake major hazards in india and prevention

After the 2015 Nepal earthquakes, the UN established the "Nepal Earthquake 2015 Flash Appeal" fund, whose goal was to raise an estimated ______ for Nepal's earthquake relief.

  1. $ 255
  2. $ 355
  3. $ 415
  4. $ 515
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Flash Appeal for the 2015 Nepal earthquake relief aimed to raise $415 million to provide immediate humanitarian assistance.