Distinguish between:

• Flood and drought

Important Questions on Disaster and Its Management

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q D

Define: seismograph, cyclone, flood, drip irrigation, and tsunami.

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q D

What is the difference between natural hazards and natural disasters? Name the important sources of natural disasters.

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q D

What are the main causes of droughts and floods? Which parts of India are more prone to floods and droughts?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q D

What is the cause of the tsunami?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q E

What precautions should be taken if an earthquake strikes?

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q E

What precautions are needed in cyclone-affected areas?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q E

What precautions are taken against floods?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Updated Integrated Social Science 8>Chapter 23 - Disaster and Its Management>Time to Learn>Q E

Discuss the precautionary measures you will take in tsunami-prone areas.