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Give scientific reasons. It is safer to find shelter under things like a bed, table at the time of the earthquake. - Marathi (Second Language) [मराठी (द्वितीय भाषा)]

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Question

Give scientific reasons.

It is safer to find shelter under things like a bed, table at the time of the earthquake. 

Give Reasons

Solution

  1. In an earthquake, most of the injuries occur because of falling or toppling over of heavy things from above.
  2. Furniture like a bed, the table will protect you from these things falling from above. Also, it becomes very difficult to maintain one’s balance in a quake.
  3. The crouched position under this furniture will reduce the chances of a fall. If there is a complete structural collapse, it is hoped that this furniture increases the likelihood of a safe pocket from which you can be rescued.
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Chapter 9: Disaster Management - Exercise [Page 66]

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Balbharati Science [English] 8 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Disaster Management
Exercise | Q 2.1 | Page 66
Balbharati Integrated 8 Standard Part 2 [English Medium] Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4.5 Disaster Management
Exercises | Q 2. a. | Page 114
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