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प्रश्न
Write about earthquake, its effects, and mitigation steps
उत्तर
Earthquake:
A sudden movement (or) trembling of the earth's crust is called as earthquake. The movement of the tectonic plates, mass wasting, landslides, surface fault, etc., causes earthquakes.
- Effects:
Due to a strong earthquake, loss of lives, buildings, roads, bridges and dams are damaged. Earthquakes cause floods, tsunamis, landslides, fires, breakdown of water supply and electrical lines. It may change the course of a river too. - Mitigation steps:
- Construct Earthquake resistant building.
- Seek shelter under stable tables.
- Move to open areas.
- Secure your belonging.
- Put latches on cabinet doors and file cabinets.
- Store hazardous materials in a sturdy place.
- Keep fire extinguishers.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by ‘disasters’?
A sudden movement (or) trembling of the earth’s crust is called an ______.
Assertion (A): Sudden movement (or) trembling of the earth’s crust is called an Earthquake
Reason (R): Movement of the tectonic plates, mass wasting, surface fault all leads to earthquake
Write about any three effects of flood
Distinguish between
Earthquake and Tsunami
Why should we know about the natural disasters?
Mention the long term effects of disaster on society.
Match the following:
| Trembling | a. | Mental or emotional state of a person |
| Preventive | b. | to stop fire or light |
| Extinguish | c. | a serious, or dangerous situation |
| Emergency | d. | stop something before it happens |
| Psychological | e. | shaking or vibration |
______ is an earthquake-prone area.
After ______ tsunami, cyclone Gaja is the worst natural disaster to hit Tamilnadu.
