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

State whether the following are true or false

Floods wash away the top layer of the soil, which is the most infertile.

What are the effects of a drought?

Which man-made nuclear disaster shook the world during World War 2? Give details.

What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?

What causes fire? Give one example.

Give an example of a chemical disaster.

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

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______ is the most flood-prone region amongst the great northern plains of India with almost ______ per cent of the state affected by floods.

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

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