When the Earth Shook - 1 Class 5 Worksheet EVS Chapter 14

Q1:Think and Write.

• If possible, leave the house and move to an open area.
• If you cannot exit, lie down under a sturdy object, like a table, and hold on tightly to prevent it from moving.

Wait until the shaking stops before moving.

(ii) Name these calamities:

Ans: (a) Tsunami
(b) Drought
(c) Earthquake
(d) Cyclone
(e) Landslide
(f) Flood

Q2: Choose the correct option

(a) Which calamity occurred on 26 January 2001?
(i) cyclone
(ii) flood
(iii) Earthquake
(iv)Tsunami
Ans: Earthquake

• The calamity that occurred on 26 January 2001 was a devastating earthquake.
• This earthquake struck the state of Gujarat in India.
• It resulted in significant loss of life and numerous injuries.
• Rescue operations were launched to assist those affected.

(b) Shortage of food and water can result in a
(i) tsunami
(ii) flood
(iii) famine
(iv) drought
Ans: famine
Famine occurs when there is a severe shortage of food and water. This can lead to:

• Malnutrition and starvation among the population.
• Increased mortality rates, especially among vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
• Social unrest and conflict over scarce resources.

While drought can cause crop failures, food can often be imported to prevent famine, ensuring that people do not go hungry.

(c) People who study about Earthquake are called
(i) seismologist
(ii) doctors
(iii) astrologers
(iv) all of these
Ans: seismologist
A person who studies earthquakes is known as a seismologist.

(d) Earthquakes are measured on
(i) ruler
(ii) barometer
(iii) Richter scale
(iv) all the above
Ans: Richter scale
Earthquakes are measured on the Richter scale.

(e) When there is no rain, crops can fail; then there can be
 (i) cyclone
(ii) flood
(iii) famine      
(iv) drought 
Ans: Drought

Drought A drought occurs when there is a prolonged period without rain, leading to:

• Crop failure: Plants cannot grow without sufficient water.
• Food shortages: This can result in limited food availability for people.
• Famine risk: If food becomes scarce, it can lead to hunger and malnutrition.

However, food can be transported from other regions to prevent famine, ensuring that people do not go hungry.

Q3: Fill in the Blanks.

Q4: True or False.

Q5: Short Answer Type Questions.

(ii) What will you do to save pet animals during a natural disaster?
Ans: We will quickly evacuate and move out the pet to a safer place during a natural disaster.

(iii) People in Jasma’s village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer than before?
Ans: Yes, these houses are rebuilt with special designs that will minimize the damage in case of earthquake. Hence, these houses will be safer than before.

(iv) Why do people live together in a neighborhood?
Ans: People live together in a neighbourhood for several important reasons:

• To support each other during difficult times.
• To share in both joys and sorrows.
• To build a sense of community and belonging.
• To engage in social activities and celebrations together.

Q6: Long Answer Type Questions.

• Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.
• If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
• If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
• Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
• If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
• Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).
  

(ii) What kind of damage can an earthquake cause?
Ans: The following damage could happen:

• The various household equipment such as TV, radio, utensils, eatables, etc. could get destroyed.
• If there were a very severe earthquake, even people would get crushed under the fallen houses and die.

(iii) What advice do engineers and architects give people while building houses in earthquake-affected areas?
Ans: Engineers and architects provide essential advice for building houses in areas prone to earthquakes:

• Use the proper construction items (eg. Cement, TMT bars, etc.) for a durable construction.
• Maintaining the safety parameters during the construction process to avoid destruction due to construction failures.

(iv) What type of difficulties (problems) are faced by people during floods?
Ans: The following difficulties are faced by people during floods:

• Loss of life: Many people die during floods.
• Injuries: Numerous individuals sustain injuries.
• Destruction of property: Homes and valuables are often destroyed.
• Agricultural damage: Farms are severely affected.
• Food shortages: Large quantities of food items are lost.
• Water scarcity: Clean drinking water becomes hard to find.
• Health risks: Waterborne diseases can spread rapidly.
• Transport disruption: Roads and railways are significantly impacted.
• Damage to public services: Schools, hospitals, and other vital places may be destroyed.

(v) What does the government do to help the earthquake-affected people?
Ans: The government helped the affected people in the following ways:

• The government set up the refugee camps.
• It raises money to rebuild the houses.
•  It arranges all the basic needs of the affected people.
• It announces the compensation for the affected people.
•   It gives free medical aid.
•   It repairs the railway, roadways, schools, and other public places.
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