Class 5 EVS Natural Disaster worksheet

Class 5 EVS Natural Disaster worksheet

 

Section A: True or False (1 mark each × 5 = 5 marks)

State whether the following statements are True or False:

1. Food becomes scarce in a drought.
2. We should climb to higher ground when a flood occurs.
3. Cyclones cause flooding.
4. Tsunamis are common in hilly areas.
5. Earthquakes can cause cracks on the surface of the Earth.

 

Section B: One-word Answers (1 mark each × 5 = 5 marks)

Answer the following in one word:

1. Outermost layer of the Earth made of rocks
2. Heavy rainfall in large amount
3. Series of ocean waves
4. Large revolving storm
5. Slight shaking of the Earth’s surface

 

Section C: Fill in the blanks (1 mark each × 5 = 5 marks)

1. A cyclone is also known as a __________ or typhoon in different parts of the world.
2. During a flood, we should turn off all __________ appliances.
3. In a drought, water becomes __________.
4. A tsunami is caused by strong undersea __________.
5. Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates __________ with each other.

 

Section D: Answer in Brief (3 marks each × 3 = 9 marks)

1. Define the term earthquake.
2. What happens in a drought?
3. List any three causes of a flood.

 

Section E: Answer in Detail (6 marks each × 2 = 12 marks)

1. How does a tsunami occur? What should we do during a tsunami?
2. Discuss the causes of an earthquake. Give one example.