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Question
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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Solution
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Earthquake | c. Drop, cover, hold |
| 2. Floods | a. Dykes and embankments |
| 3. Droughts | d. Rainwater harvesting |
| 4. Fire | b. Extinguisher |
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