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Which of the following is not an example of a natural hazard?

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Important Questions on Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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List the regions in India most prone to earthquakes.
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Why is the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra region more prone to floods?
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A hazard-causing _____  is called a disaster. (construction/destruction/pollution)
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How does the situation of a place determine its proneness to earthquakes?
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Name four Indian States that are most prone to cyclones.
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List two natural disasters and two natural hazards.
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What is a seismograph used for?
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Differentiate between natural disasters and man-made disasters with examples.
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What are the directions of cyclones in the two hemispheres?
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What is the difference between natural hazards and natural disasters? Name the important sources of natural disasters.
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How is an epicentre different from a hypocentre?
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What is meant by the eye of the cyclone?
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Which one of the following is not a natural hazard?
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In what respects are cyclones different from tsunamis?
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Give an example of a natural hazard.
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How do plants help in recharging groundwater?
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Cotyledons are also called-
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 Distinguish between natural hazards and natural disasters.

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Why is nature one of the biggest sources of destruction?
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Mention two essential requirements of a structure that would be earthquake resistant.