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    The document defines disasters and their effects, and lists their common causes such as rapid urbanization, mismanagement of natural resources, poverty, and human negligence. It discusses preventive measures that should be taken during floods, such as evacuating at the first warning sign and taking essential supplies. An earthquake is defined as sudden vibrations felt on the earth's surface, most commonly caused by tectonic plate movements and collisions. Cyclones are tropical storms that form over oceans in low pressure areas due to warm temperatures, bringing heavy rainfall to coastal areas. Droughts are periods of deficient rainfall that can be avoided through water conservation measures, rainwater harvesting, controlled irrigation, and replenishing groundwater.

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    The document defines disasters and their effects, and lists their common causes such as rapid urbanization, mismanagement of natural resources, poverty, and human negligence. It discusses preventive measures that should be taken during floods, such as evacuating at the first warning sign and taking essential supplies. An earthquake is defined as sudden vibrations felt on the earth's surface, most commonly caused by tectonic plate movements and collisions. Cyclones are tropical storms that form over oceans in low pressure areas due to warm temperatures, bringing heavy rainfall to coastal areas. Droughts are periods of deficient rainfall that can be avoided through water conservation measures, rainwater harvesting, controlled irrigation, and replenishing groundwater.

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    PRESIDENCY SCHOOL

    Keynotes
    Grade: 8 Subject-Geography Month:AUGUST

    Topic: DISASTERS.

    .
    1. Answer the following questions.

    a. Define a disaster and state its effects.


    Ans- A disaster is a sudden calamity which happens
    without much warning and causes immense
    destruction to life and property.

    .
    b..What are the causes of a disaster?
    Ans. * Rapid and uncontrolled urbanisation.
    *Mismanagement of natural resources
    *Urban and Rural poverty and unawareness.
    * Fire mishaps due to human negligence,
    and carelessness at hospitals and other public places.
    * Faulty infrastructure , terrorism activities.
    * Nuclear weapons and gas leaks.

    c..What are the preventive measures to be taken


    against floods?
    Ans- Area must be evacuated at the first sign of the
    warning.
    Important items like food ,medicines, water, rope ,
    torch and radio must be taken.

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    PRESIDENCY SCHOOL
    Keynotes
    Grade: 8 Subject-Geography Month:AUGUST

    Topic: DISASTERS.

    .
    Electric appliances must be disconnected to avoid short
    circuit which can result in fire.
    Monitoring the television and Radio for updates of
    weather forecast and warning.

    d....What is an earthquake and what is the common


    cause of an earthquake?
    Ans- The sudden vibrations felt on the earth's surface is
    termed as an earthquake.
    The common causes are the movement of tectonics
    plates and their collision, volcanic eruptions,
    construction of dams.

    e. What is a cyclone and how is it caused?

    Ans-Cyclones are tropical storms that usually originate


    over the oceans.
    They are usually caused in winter over the oceans
    when there is a low pressure area formed due to warm
    temperature. Winds from surrounding areas or from
    high pressure blow towards the low pressure, creating
    winds to blow with high speed. Since they are blowing
    from the sea they cause heavy rainfall in the coastal
    areas.

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    PRESIDENCY SCHOOL
    Keynotes
    Grade: 8 Subject-Geography Month:AUGUST

    Topic: DISASTERS.

    f. What is a drought ? Mention the ways to avoid


    droughts.

    Ans . Droughts are conditions when there is deficient


    rainfall over a long period of time characterized by
    shortage of water, depletion of ground water and crop
    damage.
    The ways it can be avoided are.
     Conserving water through controlled use.
     Rain water harvesting.
     Using sprinklers to irrigate.
     Planting trees to replenish groundwater.
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