Online Shiksha provides Class 5 SST Coping With Disasters Additional Que and Answer from the chapter for the students
- What is a disaster?
- Disaster is a sudden event or accident which disrupts the normal process of life of people, causing huge loss of property and life.
- What are two types of disasters?
- There are two types of disasters: natural disasters and man-made disasters.
- Give examples of natural disasters.
- Examples of natural disasters include earthquakes, floods, droughts, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and cyclones.
- How does an earthquake occur?
- Earthquakes are caused by the shaking and trembling of the earth as a result of sudden movements in the earth’s crust and the breaking of rocks.
- What precautions can be taken during earthquake?
- Precautions during an earthquake include building homes with light materials, taking shelter under sturdy furniture, and keeping a disaster emergency kit with essential items.
- What is the cause of flood?
- Floods occur when water from a river or stream overflows and inundates dry land areas. It is often caused by heavy rainfall during monsoon or the melting of mountain glaciers.
- How can one prepare for floods?
- Flood preparedness includes knowing safe shelters, stockpiling essential supplies, moving to higher ground if possible, and keeping electrical appliances turned off.
- What is drought?
- Drought is a condition of little or no rainfall for a long period of time, leading to reduced water levels, drying up of rivers and adverse effects on crops and livestock.
- How can drought be prevented?
- Preventing drought includes growing trees and crops that require less water, educating farmers to avoid overgrazing, building reservoirs, and practicing rainwater harvesting.
- What is a volcanic eruption?
- A volcanic eruption occurs when molten magma from the Earth’s interior escapes through the Earth’s crust, causing a flow of lava and forming a volcano.
- How many types of volcanoes are there?
- Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant or extinct based on their explosive activity. Mount Fuji in Japan is an example of an active volcano.
- What is tsunami?
- A tsunami is a series of waves generated by underwater movements caused by events such as earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions or meteorites.
- How can one prepare for a tsunami?
- Precautions for tsunami include paying attention to warning systems, avoiding coastal areas during warnings, and moving to higher ground if necessary.
- What is a cyclone?
- Cyclone is a severe storm in which strong winds keep rotating in circles. It can bring heavy rainfall and flooding, especially in coastal areas.
- What precautions should be taken during cyclone?
- Precautions for cyclone include listening to alerts, identifying safe shelters, avoiding going into the sea and keeping emergency contact numbers and kits ready.
- Give examples of man-made disasters.
- Examples of man-made disasters include fires and epidemics.
- What causes fire?
- Major fires are often the result of human negligence, gas and stove explosions, or faulty wiring.
- How can fire be prevented?
- Preventing fires includes keeping flammable objects away from fires, regularly checking electrical wiring, and being aware of potential fire hazards.
- What is an epidemic?
- An epidemic occurs when a large number of people are affected by the same disease at the same time, usually spreading rapidly from person to person.
- How can the epidemic be prevented from spreading?
- Preventing the spread of epidemics includes consulting a doctor, taking preventive measures, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
- What does disaster management focus on?
- Disaster management focuses on preparedness, relief, and recovery to minimize loss of life and property during and after a disaster.
