What kind of environmental damage does a flood cause? - Geography

What kind of environmental damage does a flood cause?

Answer in Brief

Floods wash away the top layer of the soil which is the most fertile and hence causes soil erosion.

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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 2.2

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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.

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Chemicals from ______ kill marine life and coral reefs and also affect birds and mammals.

State whether the following are true or false

Earthquakes also trigger landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis.

What makes Bihar the most flood-prone state among all north Indian states?

What is an earthquake?

What do you mean by man-made disasters?

What causes fire? Give one example.

What are biological disasters?

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While entering a public place like a cinema hall or auditorium, we should make note of the _______exits.