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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What is a Natural Disaster?
(a) 
Planned events causing destruction
(b) Events caused by the imbalance of nature causing destruction
(c) Human-made disasters
(d) Beneficial events for nature

(ii) What device measures the tremor of an earthquake?
(a)
Barometer
(b) Anemometer
(c) Seismograph
(d) Thermometer

(iii) Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
(a)
Celsius Scale
(b) Richter Scale
(c) Fahrenheit Scale
(d) Kelvin Scale

(iv) What is the cause of most floods?
(a) 
Cyclones
(b) Excessive rain
(c) Landslides
(d) Melting snow

(v) What is the primary cause of a drought?
(a) 
Lack of water conservation
(b) Excessive rainfall
(c) Deforestation
(d) Volcanic eruptions

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) An earthquake occurs due to disturbances taking place at the _________.

(ii) The Richter scale measures the _________ of an earthquake.

(iii) A flood occurs when a large amount of water spreads across a region and __________ the surrounding areas.

(iv) Cyclones are known to cause great damage to life and property, especially in coastal _________.

(v) Forest fires or wild fires are common in uncontrolled fires in ________ forests.

Q3: Match the Column.

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Q4: True or False.

(i) The focus of an earthquake is the point directly above the epicenter.

(ii) The Richter scale measures the color of the earthquake.

(iii) Floods can be caused by the sudden melting of snow on mountains.

(iv) Cyclones are known as hurricanes in the Indian Ocean region.

(v) Drought-resistant plants should not be grown to prevent droughts.

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