Natural Disasters
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Natural Disasters starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Define a natural disaster and give two examples relevant to India.
Describe the main steps involved in post-disaster recovery.
Describe the role of community participation in disaster management.
Describe two major causes of floods in India.
Explain how climate change can influence the frequency and intensity of natural disasters.
Explain the difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone.
Explain the importance of early warning systems in disaster management.
Explain the role of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in disaster management.
Which Indian city experienced a devastating flood in 2015 due to heavy rainfall and poor urban planning? (1) Mumbai (2) Chennai (3) Kolkata (4) Delhi
Which Indian river is most associated with frequent flooding? (1) Ganga (2) Yamuna (3) Godavari (4) Narmada
Which of the following Indian states is most prone to cyclones? (1) Rajasthan (2) West Bengal (3) Punjab (4) Haryana
Which of the following is a direct impact of drought? (1) Water scarcity (2) Earthquake (3) Cyclone (4) Tsunami
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the agency responsible for disaster response at the national level in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Fill in the blank: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a massive ________ off the coast of Sumatra.
True or False: Landslides are more common in the Himalayan region of India.
True or False: The Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones than the Arabian Sea.
True or False: The Himalayan region is considered a high seismic risk zone in India.
True or False: Tsunamis can be caused by underwater landslides as well as earthquakes.
