Natural Hazards and Disasters

An elastic wave generated by an Impulse such as an earthquake or an explosion is called _____.

Which of the following is/are the safety measure(s) taken during lightning?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding safety measures taken during the flood?

A. During flash floods, make sure you use a stick before stepping into the water. 

B. It is best to shut down the main lines during heavy rainfall.

Which of the following is/are correct safety measures during floods?

Which of the following measures is(are) relevant in a situation when being stuck outside during lightning?

A.Get to higher ground as soon as possible, such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks.

B. Never lie flat on the ground. Crouch down in a ball-like position with your head tucked and hands over your ears so that you are down low with minimal contact with the ground.

C. Get out of ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water as soon as possible.

If you are caught in an open area while lightning which among the following is the safest place?

Which of the following is not an earthquake precaution?

Which of the following measures is(are) relevant during an earthquake when you are inside your home?

A. Take cover under a desk, table, bed, or doorways and against inside walls and staircase.

B. Stay away from glass doors.

C. Rush to go out of the building.

Which of the following measures is(are) relevant during an earthquake?

A. During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from buildings.

B. If you are outside, move closer to buildings and utility wires.

C. Free all pets and domestic animals so that they can run outside.

Tsunami waves are _____ in nature.

Tsunami waves can have a speed up to _____.

Tsunami waves have generally wavelengths _____.

A Tsunami wave can reach heights over _____ meters.

Which of the following cannot be a reason for the occurance of Tsunami?

In which of the following areas of India, the landslides are very frequent?

Which of the following regions are more prone to landslides in the United States?

The flood may be caused due to:

The total flood prone area in India is:

Which of the following best define a flash flood?

Which of the following rivers have a highly braided river channel?