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Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

The reason for the formation of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal is _________.

  1. It is a part of Indian Ocean

  2. Monsoon winds

  3. It is subjects to intense heating since it is surrounded by water on three sides

  4. Winter monsoons blow over from land
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice geography weather maps tsunami and floods precautions for natural disasters natural disasters and hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

The cyclone occurs where there is _______________.

  1. Violent movement of air currents

  2. Low pressure at the centre and high pressure all round it

  3. High pressure in the centre and low pressure all round it

  4. Flow of winds from the tropics to the poles
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. Winds blow inward toward the low-pressure center.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

How many zones have been identified as the most affected by cyclones in the world?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 7
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Explanation

Global meteorological studies generally categorize the world into four major cyclone-prone zones based on the frequency and intensity of tropical storms.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Which one of the following places is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone? 

  1. Chennai

  2. Mangalore

  3. Amritsar

  4. Puri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Amritsar is least likely to be affected by a cyclone because the city does not lie near to any coastal area. In India the cyclones generally affect the coastal areas.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

By what measures can we significantly reduce the impact of cyclones on the people?

  1. Better planning

  2. Preparedness awareness

  3. Mitigation measures

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Prior planning will help the effects of the storm to be less, reduce potential loss of life and property, and help you to recover faster.

  1. Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action. Training and exercising plans is the cornerstone of preparedness which focuses on readiness to respond to all-hazards incidents and emergencies.
  2. Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies. Mitigation involves structural and non-structural measures taken to limit the impact of disasters and emergencies.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

What are the three phases of disaster management planning?

  1. Preparation, Planning and Perception

  2. Evacuating, Rebuilding and Re-branding

  3. Planning, Evacuating and Recovery

  4. Preparation, Response and Recovery
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Explanation

The three phases of disaster management include:

  1. Preparedness 
  2. Response 
  3. Recovery

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Willy willy is ___________.

  1. A type of tree grown in temperature regions

  2. A wind that blows in a desert

  3. A tropical cyclone of north-west Australia

  4. A kind of common fish found near lakshdweep Islands
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Explanation

The term 'Willy-willy' is a colloquial name used specifically for tropical cyclones that occur in the north-west region of Australia.

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Which of the following places is likely to get affected by a cyclone?

  1. Delhi

  2. Jaipur

  3. Amritsar

  4. Puri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cyclone usually occurred to the place which are near to the coastal region. Since, Puri is the place among all the option which is situated at coastal region.

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Sea-waves are undulated movements of water on the surface of the sea due to ________________.

  1. rotation of earth

  2. difference in temperature

  3. friction of wind on the surface

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Wind blowing over the surface of the ocean creates friction, which transfers energy to the water and generates waves.