What is a drought?

What is a drought?

Answer in Brief

Droughts are caused when a region receives insufficient rainfall for a long period of time.

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Natural and Manmade Disasters

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Chapter 5: Natural and Man-made Disasters with Case Studies - Answer the following questions in brief

Chapter 5 Natural and Man-made Disasters with Case Studies
Answer the following questions in brief | Q 3.1

Why is nuclear disaster so harmful?

Identify the type of disaster as shown in the picture.

What do you mean by disasters?

What are an earthquakes effects?

Define: Avalanche

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______ are mostly caused due to the overflowing of rivers in the monsoon.

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The terror attack on Parliament of India took place on ______.

Write true or false:

The geographical location and landscape of India expose it to earthquakes.

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Proper planning can help in limiting and _______damages and losses resulting from any disaster-natural or man-made.

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________ help to collect run-off water in hilly areas.