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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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 one of the following is a earthquake-prone area?

  1. East Coast

  2. West Coast

  3. Northern plains

  4. Himalayan mountains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan mountain region is located along a major tectonic plate boundary (the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates), making it one of the most seismically active and earthquake-prone areas in the world.

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The percentage of cultivable land prone to drought is _____________.

  1. 90%

  2. 70%

  3. 60%

  4. 55%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to geographical and disaster management statistics in regions like India, approximately 68 to 70 percent of the cultivable land is vulnerable to drought conditions due to erratic rainfall and dependence on monsoons.

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Which natural disaster forces people to migrate to other areas?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Landslide

  4. Volcanic eruption
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Droughts is expected to result in increased displacement is the area of so-called slow-onset disaster in which climate change has specific long-term environmental effects over time such as desertification and other changes in weather patterns, which means that people’s livelihoods are no longer sustainable and they are forced to migrate to other places.

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.

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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.