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Grade 5 Indian SST- Natural Disasters

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of earthquakes called?

a)

Meteorology

b)

Seismology

c)

Biology

d)

Geology

2.

What is the point just above the focus of an earthquake called?

a)

Vent

b)

Epicenter

c)

Richter Scale

d)

Crater

3.

How can droughts be prevented?

a)

Developing irrigation facilities

b)

Cutting down trees

c)

Using more water

d)

Building more tall buildings

4.

What are the precautions to be taken during an earthquake?

a)

Stay close to windows

b)

Stay under heavy furniture like a table

c)

Use lifts in case of emergency

d)

Stay near tall buildings

5.

What is the opening in the crust of the earth through which molten rock material comes out called?

a)

Epicenter

b)

Vent

c)

Focus

d)

Crater

6.

What causes vibrations on the surface of the earth during an earthquake?

a)

Strong winds

b)

Heavy rainfall

c)

Tectonic plate movements

d)

Volcanic eruptions

7.

Why is an 'Earthquake drill' a common feature in the schools of Japan?

a)

To have fun

b)

To prepare for natural disasters

c)

To practice running outside

d)

To exercise

8.

Where do cyclones and floods occur frequently in India?

a)

Northern region

b)

Southern region

c)

Eastern region

d)

Coastal areas

9.

The two end points of the Earth's axis are called

a)

Poles

b)

Tropics

c)

Dots

d)

Circles

10.

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

a)

Drought

b)

Rainfall

c)

Hurricane

d)

Tornado

11.

Tick ALL the items which describes a natural disaster

a)

We can prevent it

b)

All buildings stay standing

c)

We cannot prevent it

d)

Not made by man

e)

Can cause death