Which coastal region of India is cyclone-prone?

Answer in Brief

Cyclone-prone areas of India are West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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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 one or two paragraphs

Chapter 5 Natural and Man-made Disasters with Case Studies
Answer the following questions in one or two paragraphs | Q 2.2

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The ______ of the earth’s plates caused the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015.

State whether the following are true or false

Earthquakes also trigger landslides, avalanches, and tsunamis.

State whether the following are true or false

The attacks carried out on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States during World War II were an example of unintentional nuclear disaster.

What is a drought?

What is an earthquake?

What causes fire? Give one example.

How and why are terror attacks carried out? Give examples.

Define: Epidemic

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