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प्रश्न
What are the effects of spills?
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उत्तर
Some of the chemicals from the oil kill many forms of marine life and coral reefs. Other chemicals leave a residue black layer on the feathers of birds and the fur of mammals, causing them to die or drown. If an oil reaches the coast, it destroys fishing and tourism.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks
Some disasters like ______ may begin slowly and later increase in extent and intensity.
Fill in the blanks
Earthquake is an example of a major ______ disaster.
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 |
State whether the following are true or false
Floods wash away the top layer of the soil, which is the most infertile.
What are the effects of a drought?
What should people do in the event of a nuclear disaster?
What are the conditions people face during a drought?
On an outline map of India mark the following
- Earthquake zones with moderate damage risk and high damage risk.
- Any two flood-prone areas
- Any two cyclone zones
- Any two drought-prone areas
What causes fire? Give one example.
Define: Epidemic
