Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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Natural and Man-Made Disasters: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Drought, Names of Cyclones in Different Regions, Natural Disaster and Tsunami etc.

Important Questions on Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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What is drought? How does it occur?

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Write short note on landslide.

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What are the reasons for frequent floods in Assam?

 

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Which of the following factor causes Floods? 

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Which of the following are the causes of earthquake?

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Mention the two post-disaster measures that are required after an effect of earthquake.

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Which of the following terms are related to Earthquakes?

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Buildings and other constructions are destroyed during tsunami.

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Tsunami does not cause any destruction on the coastal area.

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List two destructive effects of tsunami.

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Which are the parts included in the structure of a volcano?

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Mention the precautionary measures to be taken to reduce the effects of earthquakes.

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Name the types of volcanoes on the basis of frequency of eruption.

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A large basin-shaped crater is called _____ (Vent/Caldera).

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Natural disasters are major adverse events caused by natural _____ processes.

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Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?