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WorksheetsGrade 5 Indian SST- Natural Disasters
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the study of earthquakes called?
Meteorology
Seismology
Biology
Geology
What is the point just above the focus of an earthquake called?
Vent
Epicenter
Richter Scale
Crater
How can droughts be prevented?
Developing irrigation facilities
Cutting down trees
Using more water
Building more tall buildings
What are the precautions to be taken during an earthquake?
Stay close to windows
Stay under heavy furniture like a table
Use lifts in case of emergency
Stay near tall buildings
What is the opening in the crust of the earth through which molten rock material comes out called?
Epicenter
Vent
Focus
Crater
What causes vibrations on the surface of the earth during an earthquake?
Strong winds
Heavy rainfall
Tectonic plate movements
Volcanic eruptions
Why is an 'Earthquake drill' a common feature in the schools of Japan?
To have fun
To prepare for natural disasters
To practice running outside
To exercise
Where do cyclones and floods occur frequently in India?
Northern region
Southern region
Eastern region
Coastal areas
The two end points of the Earth's axis are called
Poles
Tropics
Dots
Circles
Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?
Drought
Rainfall
Hurricane
Tornado
Tick ALL the items which describes a natural disaster
We can prevent it
All buildings stay standing
We cannot prevent it
Not made by man
Can cause death
