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प्रश्न
Why do you think one should go under a table during an earthquake?
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उत्तर
During an earthquake, the house or the building can collapse and the bricks, etc. can fall on the people and injure them, even causing their death. Therefore, if we would sit under a strong object like a table and hold it firmly.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A lot of people from other places came to Jasma’s village. Who were these people? In what ways would they have helped the villagers?
People in Jasma’s village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer than before in case there is an earthquake again? Why?
Think, if there were an earthquake where you live, would your house be in danger?
Compare your house with that of Jasma. List in your notebook what materials were used in making both the houses.
| Jasma’s House | Your House |
Have you been told in your school or anywhere else about what to do in case of an earthquake?
At times like this, when people have lost their homes and all their belongings, what kind of help would they need?
In such situations whose help would be needed and for what? Write in your notebook as shown here.
| Whose help will be needed | How will they help |
| Dog | To smell out where people are lying trapped |
Imagine living in a place where there were no other houses or people around. How would it be? For example, whom would you play with? To whom would you celebrate festivals and special days? Would you be scared?
Make your own report which mentions the following:
– Cause of the disaster, date, and time
– What kind of damage did it cause-to lives, belongings, livelihoods?
– Which people came forward to help? Which government offices or other groups?
What will you do to save pet animals during a natural disaster?
