Class 5 EVS Chapter 14 HOTS Questions - When the Earth Shook!

Q1: What kind of role did scientists play after the earthquake?
Ans: Scientists play a very important role in identifying areas that have more chances of an earthquake. Also, they can give suggestions about building houses in villages.

Q2: Ask your parents and find out whether your house is earthquake-proof.
Ans: Yes, I live in a metropolitan city and here most of the houses are earthquake-proof.

Q3: What kind of help did the villagers get after earthquake?
Ans: The villagers got help like food, medicines, and clothes.

Q4: Do you think that people in your locality are aware of the earthquake measures?
Ans: No, I think most of the people are not aware of the things that should be done during an earthquake.

Q5: What is the role of engineers and architects after an earthquake?
Ans: Engineers and architects play a very important role in designing earthquake-proof houses that will not get damaged much in an earthquake.

Q6: Have you ever heard of an earthquake in the state where you live?
Ans: Yes, I live in Maharashtra. My teacher told me that the Latur district of Maharashtra was once affected by the earthquake.

Q7: During a disaster like earthquakes whom do you think should be informed first?
Ans: I think during an earthquake-like disaster we should inform hospitals, fire brigade and police about it.

Q8: Why do people go in open ground during an earthquake?
Ans: People go in open ground during an earthquake because here they will be safe from getting restrained under walls and ceiling of buildings.

Q9: Is there any disaster response mechanism present in your school? Ask your teacher about it.
Ans: Yes, there is a disaster response mechanism present in my school in a situation of disaster.

Q10: Where is Jasmas village located?
Ans: Jasma’s village is located in the Bhuj district of Gujrat.

Q11: Write down what people have to do to make their life normal after the flood.
Ans: People can do the following things to make their life normal:

• They should help each other to clean their houses and household goods.
• They should make an arrangement of proper food and clean drinking water to avoid any water-borne diseases.
• They should together clean streets and roads.
• School should be started so that students can continue their studies.

Q12: What is the role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during a disaster like an earthquake?
Ans: The role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during an earthquake-like disaster to take out the people from debris and take them to hospitals.

Q13: What is the role of people during disaster management?
Ans: People can help each other during disaster management. They can support each other emotionally also they can help in the arrangement of food and water.

Q14: What type of difficulties are faced by people during floods?
Ans: People have to face the following difficulties during floods:

• They lose their relatives.
• They lose their homes.
• Their crops get destroyed and cattle die.
• They get affected by water-borne diseases.
• They do not get proper good and drinking water.

Q16: What can be done to avoid a drought-like situation?
Ans: Drought is a natural disaster thus very few things can be down to avoid it. But the following things can be done to avoid it:

• Plant more trees so that it rains properly.
• Avoid deforestation.
• Use water properly.
• By keeping our water sources clean.

Q17: List some natural disasters like earthquakes.
Ans: Some natural disasters like earthquakes are a tsunami. Flood, famine, drought, Volcanic eruption, etc.

Q18: Have people in your area got affected by the flood?
Ans: Yes, last year there was a massive flood in our area which caused several days of waterlogging and because of this there was no electricity.

Q19: If youre asked to do spread awareness about disaster management among your friends in school then what you will do?
Ans: I will make banners and posters and stick it to the notice board and walls of my school with the help of my teacher. Also, I will make a group in my classroom to spread awareness among others about it.

Q20: What is the role of NGOs and government organizations during the famine?
Ans: During the famine, the NGOs and government organizations together can make arrangements for food and water for people.