How is an epicentre different from a hypocentre?

Important Questions on Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 2

In what respects are cyclones different from tsunamis?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 3

How does the situation of a place determine its proneness to earthquakes?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 4

Mention two essential requirements of a structure that would be earthquake resistant.

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 5

Name four Indian States that are most prone to cyclones.

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 6

What are the directions of cyclones in the two hemispheres?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 7

What is meant by the eye of the cyclone?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 8

Why is the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra region more prone to floods?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 9

How do plants help in recharging groundwater?