What is a drought? - Geography

What is a drought?

Answer in Brief

Droughts are caused when a region receives insufficient rainfall for a long period of time.

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Natural and Manmade Disasters

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Chapter 5: Natural and Man-made Disasters with Case Studies - Answer the following questions in brief

Chapter 5 Natural and Man-made Disasters with Case Studies
Answer the following questions in brief | Q 3.1

State whether the following are true or false

West Bengal is most vulnerable to floods.

Briefly explain the various causes of fire.

Why is nuclear disaster so harmful?

What are an earthquakes effects?

How and why are terror attacks carried out? Give examples.

What are the effects of spills?

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______ lead to acute shortage of water and crop failure.

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The terror attack on Parliament of India took place on ______.

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Proper planning can help in limiting and _______damages and losses resulting from any disaster-natural or man-made.

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We should make an effort to know more about the different kinds of ___________ to use in case of fire.