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Class 5 Science Natural Disasters Question Answer

Last updated on June 28th, 2023 at 09:23 pm

Que. What are the three types of volcanoes.

Ans- The three types of volcanoes are –

  • Dormant volcanoes
  • Extinct volcanoes
  • Active Volcanos

 

Que. What happens if there is shortage of rainfall happens in a large area?

Ans- Drought is a condition when there is less rainfall occurs and as a result of this:-

  • Crops lost /damage
  • Domestic/Farm animals  loss/damage
  • Soil erosion increases.

 

Que. Give some examples of natural disasters?

Ans- Some of the natural disasters are :-

  • Tsunami
  • Tornadoes
  • Hurricanes
  • Landslides
  • Thunderstorms
  • Lightening

Answers in short:-

What is a seismogram? 

An earthquake’s tremors are recorded in a seismogram. 

 

What is magma? 

Magma is the molten rocks present in the earth’s core. 

 

Why are floods caused? 

Floods are caused when rivers overflow their banks. 

 

What is a seismograph? 

A seismograph measures and records the strength of earthquakes. 

 

What is a crater? 

A crater is the opening of a volcano where the lava flows out. 

 

What is a volcano? 

During a volcano eruption, hot molten rock escapes from the earth’s crust. 

 

Define tsunami. 

An earthquake under the sea or a volcanic eruption can cause a tsunami, which is a very large and destructive sea wave

 

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