(i) Which of the following is a natural calamity?
(a) Earthquake
(b) Car accident
(c) Building collapse
(d) Forest fire
(ii) What is the main cause of floods?
(a) Heavy rainfall
(b) Earthquake
(c) Volcanic eruption
(d) Landslide
(iii) Which of the following natural calamities is caused due to the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?
(a) Cyclone
(b) Flood
(c) Earthquake
(d) Drought
(iv) What is a drought?
(a) A long period of abnormally low rainfall
(b) A long period of abnormally high rainfall
(c) A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
(d) A severe storm with high-speed winds
(v) What can be a long-term effect of a natural calamity?
(a) Loss of life
(b) Damage to property
(c) Displacement of people
(d) All of the above
(i) A __________ is a sudden shaking of the Earth's surface.
(ii) A __________ is a huge wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea.
(iii) A __________ is a violent storm with very strong winds, forming in the ocean.
(iv) A __________ is a long period of time with little or no rain, causing water shortage.
(v) A __________ is a sudden flow of water with great force, causing destruction.
(i) Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move away from each other.
(ii) Volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.
(iii) Hurricanes form over land.
(iv) Droughts can lead to crop failure and water shortage.
(v) Floods can be beneficial as they provide fertile soil for agriculture.
(i) What is a natural calamity? Give two examples.
(ii) How do earthquakes occur?
(iii) What are the effects of floods on human life and property?
(iv) How can we prepare ourselves to face natural calamities?
(v) What are the causes of landslides?
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