Class 5 SST Question Answers - Natural Disasters

Q1: What is a natural disaster?
Ans: A natural disaster is a catastrophe.

Q2: What causes an earthquake?
Ans: An earthquake is caused by rapid energy release.

Q3: What is the point on the surface directly above the earthquake's origin called?
Ans: The point on the surface directly above the earthquake's origin is called the epicenter.

Q4: What is the most earthquake-prone country in the world?
Ans: Japan is the most earthquake-prone country in the world.

Q5: What should you do during an earthquake if you can't leave a building?
Ans: If you can't leave a building during an earthquake, you should stand in a corner.

Q6: What was the magnitude of the Bhuj earthquake in 2001?
Ans: The magnitude of the Bhuj earthquake in 2001 was 7.6.

Q7: When do floods occur?
Ans: Floods occur during heavy rains.

Q8: What can cause tsunamis?
Ans: Tsunamis can be caused by underwater earthquakes. 

Q9: What is a long period of little or no rain called?
Ans: A long period of little or no rain is called a drought.

Q10: Which Indian states are prone to drought?
Ans: The Indian states prone to drought are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa.

Q11: What causes cyclones?
Ans: Cyclones are caused by warm tropical moisture-bearing clouds.

Q12: Where should you go during a cyclone?
Ans: You should go to a safe place during a cyclone.

Q13: What creates tsunamis?
Ans: Tsunamis are created by rapid water displacement.

Q14: What is the molten material that flows from a volcano called?
Ans: The molten material that flows from a volcano is called lava.

Q15: Which type of volcano is the most dangerous?
Ans: An active volcano is the most dangerous type.