(i) Which natural calamity is measured using the Richter scale?
(a) Flood
(b) Thunderstorm
(c) Earthquake
(d) Tornado
(ii) What should you do during an earthquake to protect yourself?
(a) Run outside immediately.
(b) Stay indoors and take cover under a heavy piece of furniture.
(c) Stand near windows to see what's happening.
(d) Gather around tall and unstable objects.
(iii) What causes a tsunami?
(a) Volcanic eruption
(b) Earthquake under the ocean
(c) Tornado
(d) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Which of the following is a natural calamity caused by extreme cold weather?
(a) Avalanche
(b) Drought
(c) Forest fire
(d) Landslide
(v) The "eye" of a hurricane is:
(a) The most dangerous part with the strongest winds.
(b) The calm center with light winds.
(c) The outer edge of the storm.
(d) The part where heavy rainfall occurs.
(i) Natural calamities are __________ events caused by natural forces.
(ii) The shaking of the ground during an earthquake is called __________.
(iii) A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground is known as __________.
(iv) The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere is called __________.
(v) A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust is called __________.
(i) Earthquakes only occur on land.
(ii) Tornadoes are also known as twisters.
(iii) Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.
(iv) Volcanoes can only be found on land and not underwater.
(v) Thunderstorms are only dangerous if they occur during the day.
Match the natural calamities in Column A with their descriptions in Column B.
(i) What safety measures can you take during a thunderstorm?
(ii) How do volcanoes form?
(iii) Explain the difference between a hurricane and a tornado.
(iv) What are the primary causes of floods?
(v) How can we help people affected by natural calamities?
The solutions of the worksheet "Natural Calamities - 2"
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1. What are the different types of natural calamities? |
2. How do natural calamities affect human life? |
3. What precautions can be taken to prepare for natural calamities? |
4. How can we help communities affected by natural calamities? |
5. What role does climate change play in natural calamities? |
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