Natural Disasters — Important Questions
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
45 important questions from Natural Disasters for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies, with answers. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus.
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Important Questions from Natural Disasters
What is the study of earthquakes called?
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Seismology
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of the Earth's surface.
Where does an earthquake start?
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Epicentre
The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake starts underground.
What should you do during an earthquake if you are indoors?
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Take shelter under a sturdy table
If you can't go outside, hiding under a strong table protects you from falling objects.
Cyclones develop over:
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Warm seas and oceans
Cyclones form over warm ocean waters where the heat helps create strong rotating storms.
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