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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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Earthquake is an example of a major ______ disaster.
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The ______ gas tragedy was caused by the accidental leakage of a highly toxic gas called methyl isocyanate from the Union Carbide factory.
Choose the correct answer
In 1986, an accidental explosion at a nuclear plant at ________ in the former USSR caused radiation to spread across Ukraine and other regions, killing over 12,000 people.
State whether the following are true or false
Floods wash away the top layer of the soil, which is the most infertile.
Is it man-made or natural?
How and why are terror attacks carried out? Give examples.
Which disaster is considered to be one of the worst spills to have happened in recent times ? Elaborate.
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About ______ per cent of the land area in India is drought-prone.
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 |
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While entering a public place like a cinema hall or auditorium, we should make note of the _______exits.
