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Natural Disasters

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Natural Disasters starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Natural Disasters. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 10
Describe the process of cyclone formation.
Describe two ways in which human activities can increase the risk of floods.
Explain the difference between a flood and a drought.
Explain the importance of community participation in disaster management.
Explain the term 'aftershock' in the context of earthquakes.
Explain the term 'disaster preparedness'.
Explain why the eastern coast of India is more prone to cyclones than the western coast.
List any two measures that can be taken to reduce the impact of floods.
Name any two major rivers in India that are prone to flooding.
What are the two main types of floods?
What is a natural disaster?
What is the main cause of landslides in the Himalayan region?
What is the main difference between a cyclone and a tornado?
What is the main objective of disaster management?
What is the role of afforestation in preventing landslides?