Disaster Management — Important Questions
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
44 important questions from Disaster Management for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science, with answers. Includes multiple choice and multiple correct.
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Important Questions from Disaster Management
Which of the following are natural disasters? (Select all correct answers)
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Cyclone, Drought, Forest Fire, Volcano
Cyclone, drought, forest fire, and volcano are natural disasters caused by natural processes. Riots and industrial accidents are man-induced disasters caused by human activities.
Stormy winds created due to atmospheric disturbances in USA are called:
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Hurricane
In USA, severe atmospheric storms are called Hurricanes. The same type of storms are called Cyclones in Indian sub-continent and Typhoons along the coasts of China and Japan.
With what do people generally associate floods?
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River
People generally associate floods with rivers because floods commonly occur when river water overflows its banks due to heavy rainfall, causing nearby land areas to come under water.
Which of the following safety measures should be taken during an earthquake? (Select all correct answers)
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Stay beneath a large table or bench, Stay away from buildings in open space, Listen to local radio for instructions
During earthquakes, taking shelter under sturdy furniture, staying away from buildings in open areas, and listening to official instructions are correct safety measures. Using elevators and standing near glass objects are dangerous.
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