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प्रश्न
Define: Avalanche
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उत्तर
It is a fall or slide of a large mass as of snow or rock, down a mountain side.
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Natural and Manmade Disasters
या प्रश्नात किंवा उत्तरात काही त्रुटी आहे का?
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the Columns
| A | B | ||
| 1 | Drought | a | Man-made disaster |
| 2 | Hiroshima bombing | b | Chemical disaster |
| 3 | Underwater earthquakes that cause tsunamis | c | Largest oil spill disaster |
| 4 | Accidental release of toxins in the environment from factories | d | Insufficient rainfall |
| 5 | Deepwater Horizon | e | Natural disaster |
How do biological disasters occur?
Write a short note on the earthquake zones of India.
Which countries are more adversely affected by disasters? Why?
What are biological disasters?
Name two state of India where floods cause massive damages every year.
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Earthquake | a. Dykes and embankments |
| 2. Floods | b. Extinguisher |
| 3. Droughts | c. Drop, cover, hold |
| 4. Fire | d. Rainwater harvesting |
Write true or false:
The geographical location and landscape of India expose it to earthquakes.
Fill in the blank:
________ help to collect run-off water in hilly areas.
Fill in the blank:
We should make an effort to know more about the different kinds of ___________ to use in case of fire.
